Hollywood Stunner Chalice

Quick Stats

• Care Level: Moderate
• Lighting Requirement: Medium (150-250 PAR)
• Flow: Moderate
• Temperament: Aggressive
• Placement: Low on the Rockwork
• Approximate Purchase Size: 1/2-3/4"

Overview

The Hollywood Stunner Chalice is an eye-catching coral with vibrant, neon-green highlights and a distinctive plating growth pattern, making it a standout addition to your reef tank. Its fast-growing nature is ideal for filling in spaces, but its aggressive temperament requires careful placement.

Note: This is not a WYSIWYG listing. Photo is a representation of the shape, size, and color of the coral you will receive.

Water Parameters

This coral thrives in stable water conditions with regular water changes. Corals with a skeleton base, like this one, will consume calcium and alkalinity as they grow, often requiring additional supplementation. Routine water testing helps ensure these needs are consistently met.

• Specific Gravity (Salinity): 1.024-1.026
• Temperature: 75-78 Degrees F
• pH: 8.1-8.4
• Alkalinity: 8-9dKH
• Calcium: 380-450ppm
• Magnesium: 1300-1450ppm
• Nitrate (NO3): 10-30ppm
• Phosphate: 0.01-0.1ppm
• Nitrite (NO2): Undetectable
• Ammonia (NH3): Undetectable

Lighting Requirements

The Hollywood Stunner Chalice is an adaptable coral that prefers medium light areas of the aquarium, usually in the 150-250 PAR range. While it can handle slightly higher light, it's best to acclimate it gradually to avoid stress. For those with mixed reef tanks, a PAR meter is invaluable for fine-tuning light levels across different corals, helping ensure each coral gets the right intensity for its needs. This careful setup supports vibrant color and long-term health.

Ideal Tank Placement

Position this Chalice low in the rockwork, where it has room to grow without risk of shadowing corals below. Ensure it has sufficient space around it to avoid contact with neighboring corals, as its long sweeper tentacles can sting and irritate them.

Water Flow Requirements

Aim for moderate to strong indirect flow that helps keep debris from collecting on the surface of the coral.

Aggressiveness and Compatibility

It's important to give the Hollywood Stunner room to grow. At night, it will often extend sweeper tentacles to compete for space, so placing it too close to other corals can result in stinging. However, it is generally compatible with reef-safe fish and invertebrates that won’t disturb or harm the coral.

Feeding and Nutrition

While the Chalice corals rely mainly on photosynthesis, they can benefit from occasional supplementation with Amino Acids like CoralAmino or targeted feeding of phytoplankton. This supports coral health, enhances growth, and brings out their stunning colors.

Growth Rate and Pattern

As far as Chalice corals go, the Hollywood Stunner has a fast growth rate, spreading over surfaces and forming plating structures. This makes it an excellent choice for aquarists looking for a colorful coral that quickly covers rockwork. Its hardy nature and growth pattern also make it a good candidate for fragging, allowing you to share its beauty with others.

Acclimation Process

Acclimation is essential for corals to adjust to their new environment. For a full step-by-step process, refer to our Coral Acclimation Guide.