Chalices! Let's see 'em!

[Technoviking]

Wow that thing is *****in! Let me know when you frag that thing for sure!

[limestro]

Out of curiosity how many people following this thread now want to start taking more interest in chalices?

~Mike

[davocean]

After seeing Nicks, and that pink lemonade of Matts I sure do, only thing is they do take up a bit of space, and shade anything underneath.

[limestro]

After seeing Nicks, and that pink lemonade of Matts I sure do, only thing is they do take up a bit of space, and shade anything underneath.

How do we start a poll here?

~Mike

[SolRo]

Out of curiosity how many people following this thread now want to start taking more interest in chalices?

~Mike

Well I would, but it's almost impossible to get a large loan anymore after credit crunch.

[SDguy]

Nice, Nick! Who's is it?

[SDguy]

Out of curiosity how many people following this thread now want to start taking more interest in chalices?

~Mike

That's why I sarted this thread....they are terribly popular on RC and the various online vendors, yet hardly talked about here on SDR....

[davocean]

Ahh, following the fashion trends of the RC upper crusty's are we?

[SDguy]

Not sure what "we" are doing...they're pretty hard core over there though
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...5&pagenumber=1

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1424656

[brahm]

Reduced down to a pinhead after tank got electrocuted coming back..verrry slowly..


Same as above..


about half this size after electrocution.. but coming back.

[SDguy]

Brahm, you can't just kill your corals like the rest of us, you have to go and get all dramatic and electrocute them!

Really nice pieces BTW!

[da6d2003]

Out of curiosity how many people following this thread now want to start taking more interest in chalices?

~Mike

I'm watching Mike!

[JHAI4]

Coral Profile
Common Names: Chalice Coral
Classification: Echinophyllia spp.
Description:
Often seen in the shape of a cup, chalice corals grow thin and flat with many bumps, sometimes in a plating fashion, and sometimes encrusting. Though they come into stores lacking much color, these corals will turn into just about any color of the rainbow.
Environment: Reef. Indo Pacific.
Hardiness: Not a beginners coral, but sturdy and grows at a slow, but steady pace under good conditions.
Lighting: Tends to enjoy medium reef lighting conditions and will show it with lots of color. One of the few corals that can color up as much or more under PCs and VHOs than Halides. If put under halides, place low in the tank or in some shade for best color.
Current: Medium current.
Temperature: 72F - 82F
Aggressiveness: Though there are some reports of high aggression from these corals, most have great luck with them and can keep them near other non-aggressive corals without issue.
Feeding: Nocturnal feeders. Will accept small meaty foods.
Supplements: A stony coral, therefore requiring good levels of calcium and carbonates along with other trace elements.
Position: Will do great in the sand, as well as on the rock structure if placed securely. Generally placed low to middle of the tank due to lighting needs.
Reproduction: Asexual fragmentation acheived successfully with hammer and small chisel. For thinner specimens, a razor and a bit of force is all that is needed. Even small penny sized peices of this coral will grow into a lorge colony given time.
Comments: One of the most colorful and oddly, most overlooked corals in the trade. Unfortunately, most colonies are slow growing and fragments can be hard to come by.

Reference: Link

[Fish n' Frags]

Coral Profile
Common Names: Chalice Coral
Classification: Echinophyllia spp.
Description:
Often seen in the shape of a cup, chalice corals grow thin and flat with many bumps, sometimes in a plating fashion, and sometimes encrusting. Though they come into stores lacking much color, these corals will turn into just about any color of the rainbow.
Environment: Reef. Indo Pacific.
Hardiness: Not a beginners coral, but sturdy and grows at a slow, but steady pace under good conditions.
Lighting: Tends to enjoy medium reef lighting conditions and will show it with lots of color. One of the few corals that can color up as much or more under PCs and VHOs than Halides. If put under halides, place low in the tank or in some shade for best color.
Current: Medium current.
Temperature: 72F - 82F
Aggressiveness: Though there are some reports of high aggression from these corals, most have great luck with them and can keep them near other non-aggressive corals without issue.
Feeding: Nocturnal feeders. Will accept small meaty foods.
Supplements: A stony coral, therefore requiring good levels of calcium and carbonates along with other trace elements.
Position: Will do great in the sand, as well as on the rock structure if placed securely. Generally placed low to middle of the tank due to lighting needs.
Reproduction: Asexual fragmentation acheived successfully with hammer and small chisel. For thinner specimens, a razor and a bit of force is all that is needed. Even small penny sized peices of this coral will grow into a lorge colony given time.
Comments: One of the most colorful and oddly, most overlooked corals in the trade. Unfortunately, most colonies are slow growing and fragments can be hard to come by.

Reference: Link

Great info! I guess what i sent you wasn't good enough!! .. j/k

[SDguy]

Anyone try attaching their chalice to a very 3 dimensional surface? Will they form at least somewhat of an interesting shape, contouring to the rock underneath, or will they just cover it all like a smooth open umbrella?