{"product_id":"space-invaders-chalice","title":"Space Invaders Chalice","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSpace Invaders Chalice: The Green and Orange Icon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Space Invaders Chalice is a highly popular and widely recognized strain of Chalice Coral, typically classified within the Large Polyp Stony (LPS) family, often as Echinophyllia or Mycedium. This specific strain is famous for its distinct, high-contrast coloration: a vibrant, electric neon green base or rim that sharply contrasts with prominent orange to reddish-orange corallites (mouths) or eyes, giving it a pixelated, retro video-game appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Space Invaders Chalice grows in an encrusting and then plating or cup-shaped morphology. Its intense, fluorescent green and orange colors are best maintained under moderate light intensity and stable water chemistry, making it an excellent focal point for the mid-to-lower regions of a reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coral is considered Moderate in care. It is relatively hardy compared to SPS corals, but it requires consistent parameters and protection from being placed too high in the tank, as high light can cause the colors to fade or the coral to bleach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch4\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Compatibility:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e This coral is primarily Photosynthetic but is also a capable Carnivore. It relies on zooxanthellae for most of its energy but greatly benefits from direct feeding to accelerate growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplemental target feeding is strongly recommended for optimal health and growth. The mouths (corallites) will often extend sweepers at night to capture food. Feed 2-3 times per week with meaty foods, such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, cyclops, or fine coral foods like Reef Roids and amino acid solutions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is Reef Safe but is Semi-Aggressive to Aggressive. Chalice corals extend long, potent sweeper tentacles at night, especially when defending territory or feeding. It is essential to give the Space Invaders Chalice at least 3-4 inches of clear space from all neighboring corals to prevent stinging and tissue damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful toward fish and motile invertebrates, but Aggressive\/Territorial toward other corals. It should be positioned on lower rockwork or on the sand bed where it can encrust and plate outwards without shading high-light corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires stable parameters. The tank should be mature with low to moderate nutrient levels (Nitrate 10-30 ppm, Phosphate 0.01-0.1 ppm). Critical parameters: Alkalinity (dKH 8.0-9.5), Calcium (380-450 ppm), and Magnesium (1300-1450 ppm). Demands Low to Moderate PAR lighting (75-150 PAR).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Echinophyllia sp. or Mycedium sp. (WWC\/Specific Strain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Common Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space Invaders Chalice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e WWC Space Invaders Chalice, Green Base Orange Eye Chalice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cultured\/Maricultured (Originals from the Indo-Pacific)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can grow into large plates (10+ inches in diameter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Aggressive (\u003cstrong\u003eTerritorial, uses sweeper tentacles\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photosynthetic and Carnivore (Benefits greatly from target feeding)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Gallons (Established reef)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, with proper spacing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SDC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67705534709980,"sku":"muz1791987335265","price":34.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/1422\/1020\/files\/space-invaders-chalice_1.webp?v=1791987341","url":"https:\/\/calmhemwear.shop\/products\/space-invaders-chalice","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}