TSA Gold Mine Chalice Coral

TSA Gold Mine Chalice Coral - Care Requirements

TSA Gold Mine Chalice Coral is a chalice large-polyp stony coral with glowing centers and vibrant coloration. This WYSIWYG chalice coral offers the distinct coloration described for the Gold Mine morph while fitting the moderate-care needs of a reef aquarium. Its fleshy chalice form is best managed with deliberate placement and space around it.

This is a WYSIWYG coral, meaning the coral shown in the photo is the exact piece you will receive.

Quick Care Summary

• Lighting: Low to moderate lighting
• Flow: Low to moderate indirect flow
• Placement: Lower reef areas with room to grow
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive to aggressive
• Care Level: Moderate

Lighting

Provide low to moderate lighting. Start conservatively, then acclimate slowly if moving it toward brighter conditions to help avoid sudden light stress.

Flow

Use low to moderate indirect flow. Gentle, dispersed movement helps keep debris from settling without subjecting the coral to a direct, forceful stream.

Placement

Place it in a lower reef area with room to grow. Secure the frag where it can be observed easily and adjust its position gradually during acclimation.

Temperament

Give this semi-aggressive to aggressive coral clear space from neighboring corals. Allow extra separation to reduce contact and potential stinging as it expands.

Feeding

Feeding is optional. Occasional fine meaty foods may be offered when appropriate, while avoiding excess food that could disrupt reef conditions.

General Care

Maintain stable reef conditions and avoid abrupt nutrient changes. Observe the coral after introduction, lighting adjustments, or flow changes, and make corrections gradually rather than shifting multiple conditions at once. Consistent placement and open space support long-term management.

Acclimate patiently, keep conditions stable, and leave room around this chalice coral.