can chalice corals tolerate low light?

[GuppyFly]

I've got a Chalice Coral in my 40-gallon tank under moderate lighting, but I'm thinking of moving it to a lower-light area. Anyone know if they can handle that? My params are stable, 8.1 pH, 1.025 salinity, and 78°F.

[fluxive]

Chalices are pretty adaptable, but it depends on the species. Some will fade under low light, others might just grow slower. What's your current PAR reading? Mine do fine at around 75 PAR, but anything below 50 and they start looking dull.

[fusion9]

I've had mine in a shaded spot for months, and they're doing alright. Not growing fast, but the colors are holding. Just make sure they're not completely in the dark, and keep feeding them occasionally. What's your feeding routine like?

[rizonix]

Chalices are pretty adaptable, but it depends on the species. Some will fade under low light, others might just grow slower. What's your current PAR reading? Mine do fine at around 75 PAR, but anything below 50 and they start looking dull.

Agreed. PAR is key here. If you don't have a meter, observe the coral's response over a few weeks. Browning or stretching means it's not getting enough light.

[buzzy420]

Low light can work, but you gotta compensate with spot feeding. I dose amino acids too, keeps mine happy. What's your nitrate level? High nutrients + low light can lead to algae issues on the coral.

[fable95]

I've had success with mine in low light, but it's all about balance. If you're gonna move it, do it gradually. Maybe reduce the light intensity over a week or two. How's your flow in that area? They still need some movement.

[cloudy9]

Mine are under T5s, not super bright, and they're thriving. Colors are vibrant, and they've even spread a bit. Maybe it's more about consistency than intensity. What's your photoperiod like?

[foxlyn]

I'd say test it out in the new spot for a bit. If it starts looking rough, just move it back. Chalices are tough, they'll bounce back. What's the rest of your tank like? Any aggressive neighbors?

[bluevolt9]

Low light's sketchy for chalices, imo. Mine got all pale when I tried it. Had to bump the lights back up. Maybe try a dimmer setting first instead of full shade. What kinda lights you running?

[RicSh]

I keep mine in medium light, but I've seen folks do okay with less. Just watch for signs of stress. How often are you testing your water? Stability's huge for these guys.