What lighting does Oxypora lacera need?

Oxypora lacera (Chalice Coral) requires Low-Moderate lighting for optimal growth and coloration.

What water flow does Oxypora lacera need?

Oxypora lacera (Chalice Coral) thrives with Low-Moderate water flow.

Where should I place Oxypora lacera in my reef tank?

Oxypora lacera (Chalice Coral) does best in the bottom-mid of the aquarium.

Is Oxypora lacera aggressive?

Oxypora lacera (Chalice Coral) has a aggressive temperament. Give it plenty of space from other corals.

How hard is Oxypora lacera to keep?

Oxypora lacera (Chalice Coral) is considered moderate difficulty.

What family does Oxypora lacera belong to?

Oxypora lacera belongs to the family Lobophylliidae. This classification is verified by WoRMS (World Register of Marine Species), AphiaID 207374.

LPS

Oxypora lacera

Chalice Coral

Delicate plating chalice. Green/orange "frogspawn chalice" morphs are collector faves.

Genus Oxypora

Family Lobophylliidae

WoRMS AphiaID: 207374

Feeding Photo + Target Feed

Fragging Saw

Moderate Care

Care Parameters

Lighting

Low-Moderate

Flow

Low-Moderate

Placement

bottom-mid

Temperament

aggressive

Temperature

75-80°F / 24-27°C

Alkalinity

8-12 dKH

Calcium

400-450 ppm

Primary source: AllCorals Reference 1 observation across 1 source

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Oxypora lacera (Chalice Coral) is a LPS species in the family Lobophylliidae. WoRMS AphiaID: 207374. Delicate plating chalice. Green/orange "frogspawn chalice" morphs are collector faves.

Oxypora lacera

Care Parameters

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