Hollywood Stunner Chalice
Hollywood Stunner Chalice
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Description
Description
Hollywood Stunner Chalice Coral
The Hollywood Stunner Chalice is a legendary LPS coral renowned for its electric colour contrast and unmistakable presence in the reef aquarium. Neon green base tones are punctuated by vivid red to orange eyes, creating a high-energy display that absolutely explodes under blue lighting. This chalice is a true classic — instantly recognisable and still one of the most popular named chalices in the hobby.
Ideal for collectors and mixed-reef keepers alike, the Hollywood Stunner delivers maximum visual impact while remaining relatively forgiving when placed correctly.
Natural Habitat & Distribution
Chalice corals (commonly Echinophyllia / Mycedium types) originate from the Indo-Pacific region and are found across:
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Indonesia
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Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
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Papua New Guinea
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Fiji and surrounding Pacific islands
In the wild, chalice corals inhabit shaded reef slopes and lower reef structures, where light levels are reduced and water flow is gentle.
A Brief History
The Hollywood Stunner is one of the most iconic named chalice corals, rising to fame during the early LED boom when its intense fluorescence became impossible to ignore. Its reliability, strong colour retention, and unmistakable look quickly cemented its status as a must-have chalice in reef collections worldwide.
Even today, it remains a benchmark coral against which other chalices are often compared.
Appearance & Growth
Classified as an LPS (Large Polyp Stony) coral, the Hollywood Stunner Chalice features a low, encrusting growth form.
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Neon green base tissue
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Bright red to orange contrasting eyes
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Extremely strong fluorescence under blue lighting
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Smooth to lightly textured surface
Growth is slow to moderate, spreading outward as it encrusts surrounding rockwork.
Placement & Lighting
Hollywood Stunner Chalice prefers lower light placement to maintain colour intensity.
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Lighting: Low–Medium
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Best placed on lower rockwork or shaded areas
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Excessive light can cause colour washout or stress
Light acclimation is strongly recommended.
Flow Requirements
Provide low to moderate, indirect flow.
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Enough movement to prevent detritus settling
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Avoid strong or direct flow onto the tissue
A gentle, random flow pattern is ideal.
Water Chemistry
Stable reef parameters are essential for long-term success.
Maintain consistent levels of:
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Alkalinity
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Calcium
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Magnesium
Chalice corals perform best in systems with low to moderate nutrients rather than ultra-low nutrient environments.
Feeding
While photosynthetic, Hollywood Stunner Chalice benefits from occasional supplemental feeding.
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Fine meaty foods
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LPS pellets or coral-specific blends
Feed sparingly 1–2 times per week, preferably during lower light periods.
Temperament & Spacing
Chalice corals can be semi-aggressive and may extend sweeper tentacles.
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Allow adequate spacing from neighbouring corals
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Avoid placing near delicate species
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Monitor nighttime sweeper extension
Frag Size & Natural Variation
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Frag size: Typically a mounted frag (unless otherwise stated)
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Eye brightness, base colour intensity, and growth pattern may vary depending on lighting and tank conditions.
Care Summary
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Care Level: Moderate
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Flow: Low–Medium
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Lighting: Low–Medium
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Temperament: Semi-aggressive
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