Jellybean Rainbow Chalice Coral (Echinophyllia sp. / Mycedium sp.)
The Jellybean Rainbow Chalice Coral is a premium collector's LPS coral prized for its incredible rainbow coloration and mesmerizing fluorescent patterns. Featuring a vibrant mix of reds, oranges, yellows, greens, blues, and purples, this stunning chalice develops bright, contrasting "eyes" and swirling color patterns that resemble colorful jellybeans scattered across its surface. Under blue LED lighting, its fluorescent pigments glow brilliantly, making it one of the most eye-catching corals in any reef aquarium.
Native to the reefs of the Indo-Pacific, chalice corals naturally grow along reef slopes where they receive moderate lighting and gentle, indirect water flow. The Jellybean Rainbow Chalice forms an attractive encrusting colony that gradually spreads across rockwork or frag plugs, creating an increasingly vibrant display as it matures.
This coral thrives in stable, mature reef aquariums and benefits from occasional target feedings of reef roids, mysis shrimp, finely minced seafood, or other coral foods after lights out when feeder tentacles are extended. While much of its energy comes from symbiotic zooxanthellae algae, supplemental feeding can encourage faster growth and more vibrant coloration. Adequate spacing is recommended, as chalice corals can extend sweeper tentacles capable of stinging nearby corals.
Scientific Name: Echinophyllia sp. / Mycedium sp.
Common Name: Jellybean Rainbow Chalice Coral
Care Level: Moderate
Lighting: Low to Moderate
Flow: Low to Moderate, Indirect
Placement: Lower to Mid Aquarium
Growth Rate: Moderate
Reef Safe: Yes (Allow Adequate Spacing)
If you're looking for a true showpiece coral, the Jellybean Rainbow Chalice is an exceptional choice. Its dazzling rainbow coloration, glowing fluorescent eyes, and unique growth pattern make it a prized addition to mixed reefs and high-end coral collections.
