New to chalices

[Frogfish]

I have a bunch of what I think are chalices in my tank. Looks like a few people here like this type of coral :bigsmile:

I took the following pics and am hoping that you can tell me if they are all chalices and if they have names or not.

Also, what makes a chalice bulge up vs. grow flatter?

 

[SaraB]

Nice chalices! Not sure of names for any of them or why the different growth patterns you are seeing ;)

 

[ddiver]

that one with the green eyes and rim looks like it has potential..

 

[underwaterfirefighter]

Very nice collection you have started there. They all look like potential winners and nice sized colonies.
Dave and LIsa

 

[Rouselb]

The 3rd one down looks like a Hollywood stunner. Its a fast growing one. I just sold mine to make room for new ones. Great looking chalice if you have the room.

 

[I-K@ndY]

Very nice chalices... The WM looks nice with flash on pics.. I wonder what that will look like under 20k pics

 

[Frogfish]

Thanks for the replies all.

The third one down is definitely the fastest growing of all of them.

What is WM? which one are you talking about? I don't have 20K bulbs. My metal halides are 175W 14K with very old 140W VHO actinic that need replaced.

 

[xrayrider]

WM stands for watermelon. We call many types of Chalice that grow with a green rim, watermelon type chalice. +1 on the 3rd being called the Hollywood Stunner, and it is also known as the Firefly Chalice. It is by far the fastest growing chalice I have.