LPS Coral of the Week: WWC Jelly Bean Chalice (3/16/16)

[Reef News]

LPS Coral of the Week: WWC Jelly Bean Chalice

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Common Name:WWC Jelly Bean Chalice
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Lighting: Low to Moderate
Waterflow: Moderate
Placement: Middle to Bottom (Chalices generally do well on the sand bed or in lower placement)
Water Conditions: 75-80° F; sg 1.024-1.026 (1.025 is ideal); pH 8.1-8.4 Ca 420-440 ppm, Alk 8-9.5 dKH, Mg 1260-1350, Nitrates <10ppm, Phosphates, < .10ppm
Color Form: Multi
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Strontium, Iodine, Trace Elements

If you own this coral please show off your photos and tell us about your experience!

 

[Tegridy Reef]

The corals that started my addiction love it
Faster grower then my other rainbows

 

[Jlobes]

wish i had one of these!! been on the list for years.

 

[revhtree]

Love this piece!

 

[tomxreef]

Mine a month or so ago. Definately growing. I'll get an updated shot tomorrow.

 

[hybridazn]

Love this piece!

One of my favorite chalices!

 

[Reef News]

Mine a month or so ago. Definately growing. I'll get an updated shot tomorrow.

Definitely looking forward to that update shot!

 

[spspirate]

Can Anyone else contribute in this sweet thread! Im trying to network a frag of my own. Love it!

 

[CoralManz]

Here's my WWC Jelly Bean, it's one of my all time favorite coral and a great grower.Loves to be spot feed(using Aquamaxx Coral Grub). #MarineDepot

and the original frag from about a year ago

 

[CoralManz]

 

[KingTideCorals]

Just snagged a frag of this beauty.. my first chalice.. tips and tricks appreciated!

 

[CoralManz]

Just snagged a frag of this beauty.. my first chalice.. tips and tricks appreciated!

Keep it under lower light(x<100),feed it regularly (gonipower,reefroid,mysis),and keep basic parameter stable.

 

[KingTideCorals]

Keep it under lower light(x<100),feed it regularly (gonipower,reefroid,mysis),and keep basic parameter stable.

Would it be okay in a little bit of higher nutrient system?

 

[newportreefey]

Can you just place the frag and plug right in the sand bed ?

 

[gaustin24]

Here’s mine. One month in the tank.