Space Invader Chalice (Mycedium sp.) Is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral which encrusts at first, then grows outwards into a wide, flat plate. It is mostly bright green with yellow mouths. As with other chalice coral it requires low to moderate light and moderate, indirect flow with stable water parameters in the recommended ranges.
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Prime Corals Acclimation Guide
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1. Inspect your corals! Upon receipt of your delivery, open the outer packaging and inspect each coral while still in the bag/container. If the unthinkable has happened and your animal has not survived transit, please refer to the Returns and Refunds (DOA) policy immediately. If the coral is healthy continue to number 2.
2. Lights out! Switch off your tank lights to allow the new arrivals to slowly adjust from their dark conditions.
3. Acclimatise them! Next you need to acclimatise the new coral to your water parameters. This can be done in a number of ways, but I find drip acclimation to be best practice. Empty your new arrivals into a suitable large clean container along with their transport water and then use an airline siphon to drip your tank water into the container with either a tap or a knot at the end to control the rate at which it is dripping. I find a couple of drips per second to be sufficient. Do this for around 30 to 45 minutes. Any longer and you risk letting the temperature drop too much.
4. Dip your coral! Now that your corals are acclimatised to your tank, I recommend that you dip them prior to adding them to your system unless you have your own quarantine tank. I take great care to avoid any pests in my systems, but I advise you to dip coral from any vendor including myself as it is just good practice. Always follow manufacturer’s instructions for coral dips.
5. Place in your tank! Now the coral can be placed in the tank. Low down to start with in an area of low flow to allow time to acclimatise to your lights and flow, which will be different from the conditions in which it was grown. Over the course of a couple of weeks the coral can then be moved to a more suitable position in the tank according to that particular species’ preferred conditions.
Return and Refund (DOA) Policy
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• If your coral frags do not survive transit, photographic evidence is required before a refund/ credit note can be issued
• Photographs must be taken of the coral in their original bag/container clearly showing that they have not survived. These photos must be sent to ben@primecorals.co.uk within 3 hours of signing for the delivery or they will not be accepted.
• Refunds cannot be issued if the coral has been placed in your tank or come in to contact with your tank water.
• Postage costs are non-refundable. I cannot accept liability for incorrect addresses, any postage delays caused by Royal Mail or delays caused by the customer not taking delivery at the agreed time and providing the required signature.
Returns will not be accepted. Do not send the coral back.
