{"id":9732,"date":"2026-02-17T18:58:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T18:58:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/orange-challice-hard-coral-frag-echinophylia-sp\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T18:58:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T18:58:44","slug":"orange-challice-hard-coral-frag-echinophylia-sp","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=orange-challice-hard-coral-frag-echinophylia-sp","title":{"rendered":"Orange Challice Hard Coral Frag Echinophylia Sp"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Orange Challice Hard Coral Frag Echinophylia Sp<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Orange Chalice Coral, part of the <em>Echinophyllia<\/em> genus, is a stunning addition to any reef aquarium, known for its vibrant orange coloration and unique, textured surface. Its fleshy polyps create a captivating visual display, often enhancing the beauty of the surrounding corals. This hardy LPS coral is relatively slow-growing but makes a striking statement in the aquarium.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin:<\/strong><br \/>\nNative to the warm, shallow waters of the Indo-Pacific region, <em>Echinophyllia<\/em> corals thrive in diverse reef environments, often found in areas with stable lighting and flow.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience Level:<\/strong><br \/>\nIntermediate. While the Orange Chalice Coral is generally resilient, it requires specific care regarding water quality and placement to ensure optimal growth. It&#8217;s best suited for aquarists with some experience in coral care.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Temperature: 72-78\u00b0F (22-26\u00b0C)<\/li>\n<li>pH: 8.1-8.4<\/li>\n<li>Salinity: 1.023-1.025<\/li>\n<li>Lighting: Moderate<\/li>\n<li>Water Flow: Low to Moderate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This coral prefers gentle water flow and moderate lighting, making it an excellent choice for mid-level placement in a reef tank. Regular feeding with coral food can also promote healthier growth and enhance its vibrant coloration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Orange Challice Hard Coral Frag Echinophylia Sp The Orange Chalice Coral, part of the Echinophyllia genus, is a stunning addition to any reef aquarium, known for its vibrant orange coloration and unique, textured surface. Its fleshy polyps create a captivating visual display, often enhancing the beauty of the surrounding corals. This hardy LPS coral is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":9731,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[146],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-9732","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-coral-frags","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/9732","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/9731"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=9732"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=9732"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=9732"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=9732"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}