Orange
Mountain
Chalice Coral Frag
Echinophyllia sp

Bright Orange
Chalice with Red Accents
Description: Very rarely seen, an
orange chalice with red accents, its a great combination. The
common name is
Chalice Coral,
the accurate name is Echinophyllia, one of the most hardy,
the most undemanding corals we have encountered. Not too many hobbyists are familiar with
the corals of the Echinophyllia genus. In many ways,
thats not surprising. Until recently it recieved very little
mention in aquarium books. The aquarist who purchases one is
in for a rather pleasant surprise over the weeks to come. Echinophyllia colors up remarkably in the home aquarium,
almost invariably and without exception. Colors becoume fluorescent
hot pinks, reds, oranges, greens ,blues, and purples. The coloration
they display is amongst the brightest, most vivid and remarkable
ever encountered with a coral. They do well in all forms of lighting
from strong halides, to T5's, even VHO and power compact lighting
seem to bring about the dramatic colors. Some may suspect the
photo above to be retouched. Not only are they not, we assure
the reader that if anything they fall short of accurately depicting
the vivid coloration of these corals. As many who have kept them
have encountered, theyre an instant attention grabber sure
to draw the immediate interest of those who see them in captivity.
Placement:
Place the
Echinophyllia Coral on an exposed rock along the bottom two-thirds
of the aquarium where currents will be able to supply it with
necessary nutrients and trace elements. Although it is not crucial, Echinophyllia should
be placed so that the plates are horizontal. Depending on the
intensity of the light they may need to be placed low in the
aquarium, or placed so that they get indirect Metal Halide light.
Lighting:
Echinophyllia species are a hermatypic/photosynthetic
coral. They do well in all forms of lighting from strong halides,
to T5's, even VHO and power compact lighting seem to bring about
the dramatic colors. A word of caution: Echinophyllias lay down
a relatively dense skeleton which makes them particularly vulnerable
to high levels of Infra Red light, which some Metal Halide reflector
combinations produce. Do not put Echinophyllia near the top of
heavily illuminated aquariums.
Water Quality: Echinophyllia species are more tolerant of changes water quality
making them an excellent coral for beginners. Though they are
more tolerant, a stable environment is obviously better for the
prolonged health & well being of these creatures.
Diet and
Feeding: Feeding is not necessary
but it does make the Echinophyllia more robust. This coral feeds
mostly at night so offer food when the lights are off. Cyclops
is a good choice.
Frag Difficulty:
Echinophyllia species grow outward
from all around their edges a large colony can nevertheless produce
a significant amount of new growth every year. Fragments can
be taken, and in our experience the easiest way is with a straight-edged
razor blade. With the blade perpendicular from the edge of the
coral, cut inwards about an inch. Repeat about an inch away from
the first cut, then snap off the section between the two incisions.
Even small frags tend to be extremely hardy and easy to acclimate.
Care Level:
Easy
Approximate
Purchase Size:
1" to 1-1/2" frag |
$39.99 each
|
Rasberry
Monster
Chalice Coral Frag
Echinophyllia sp

Description: This winning chalice
has a Rasberry color with underlining base of a deep bluish tone. The common name is Chalice Coral, the accurate name is Echinophyllia, one of the most hardy, the most undemanding
corals we have encountered. Not
too many hobbyists are familiar with the corals of the Echinophyllia genus. In many ways, thats not
surprising. Until recently it recieved very little mention in
aquarium books. The aquarist who purchases one is in for a rather
pleasant surprise over the weeks to come. Echinophyllia colors up remarkably in the home aquarium, almost
invariably and without exception. Colors becoume fluorescent
hot pinks, reds, oranges, greens ,blues, and purples. The coloration
they display is amongst the brightest, most vivid and remarkable
ever encountered with a coral. They do well in all forms of lighting
from strong halides, to T5's, even VHO and power compact lighting
seem to bring about the dramatic colors. Some may suspect the
photo above to be retouched. Not only are they not, we assure
the reader that if anything they fall short of accurately depicting
the vivid coloration of these corals. As many who have kept them
have encountered, theyre an instant attention grabber sure
to draw the immediate interest of those who see them in captivity.
Placement:
Place the
Echinophyllia Coral on an exposed rock along the bottom two-thirds
of the aquarium where currents will be able to supply it with
necessary nutrients and trace elements. Although it is not crucial, Echinophyllia should
be placed so that the plates are horizontal. Depending on the
intensity of the light they may need to be placed low in the
aquarium, or placed so that they get indirect Metal Halide light.
Lighting:
Echinophyllia species are a hermatypic/photosynthetic
coral. They do well in all forms of lighting from strong halides,
to T5's, even VHO and power compact lighting seem to bring about
the dramatic colors. A word of caution: Echinophyllias lay down
a relatively dense skeleton which makes them particularly vulnerable
to high levels of Infra Red light, which some Metal Halide reflector
combinations produce. Do not put Echinophyllia near the top of
heavily illuminated aquariums.
Water Quality: Echinophyllia species are more tolerant of changes water quality
making them an excellent coral for beginners. Though they are
more tolerant, a stable environment is obviously better for the
prolonged health & well being of these creatures.
Diet and
Feeding: Feeding is not necessary
but it does make the Echinophyllia more robust. This coral feeds
mostly at night so offer food when the lights are off. Cyclops
is a good choice.
Frag Difficulty:
Echinophyllia species grow outward
from all around their edges a large colony can nevertheless produce
a significant amount of new growth every year. Fragments can
be taken, and in our experience the easiest way is with a straight-edged
razor blade. With the blade perpendicular from the edge of the
coral, cut inwards about an inch. Repeat about an inch away from
the first cut, then snap off the section between the two incisions.
Even small frags tend to be extremely hardy and easy to acclimate.
Care Level:
Easy
Approximate
Purchase Size:
1" to 1-1/2" frag |
$39.99 each
|
Limited
Edition Ultra Chalice #691
Turquoise Accents, Pink Circled Orange Eyes Chalice Coral Frag
Echinophyllia sp

Description: This winning chalice
has a Rasberry color with underlining base of a deep bluish tone. The common name is Chalice Coral, the accurate name is Echinophyllia, one of the most hardy, the most undemanding
corals we have encountered. Not
too many hobbyists are familiar with the corals of the Echinophyllia genus. In many ways, thats not
surprising. Until recently it recieved very little mention in
aquarium books. The aquarist who purchases one is in for a rather
pleasant surprise over the weeks to come. Echinophyllia colors up remarkably in the home aquarium, almost
invariably and without exception. Colors becoume fluorescent
hot pinks, reds, oranges, greens ,blues, and purples. The coloration
they display is amongst the brightest, most vivid and remarkable
ever encountered with a coral. They do well in all forms of lighting
from strong halides, to T5's, even VHO and power compact lighting
seem to bring about the dramatic colors. Some may suspect the
photo above to be retouched. Not only are they not, we assure
the reader that if anything they fall short of accurately depicting
the vivid coloration of these corals. As many who have kept them
have encountered, theyre an instant attention grabber sure
to draw the immediate interest of those who see them in captivity.
Placement:
Place the
Echinophyllia Coral on an exposed rock along the bottom two-thirds
of the aquarium where currents will be able to supply it with
necessary nutrients and trace elements. Although it is not crucial, Echinophyllia should
be placed so that the plates are horizontal. Depending on the
intensity of the light they may need to be placed low in the
aquarium, or placed so that they get indirect Metal Halide light.
Lighting:
Echinophyllia species are a hermatypic/photosynthetic
coral. They do well in all forms of lighting from strong halides,
to T5's, even VHO and power compact lighting seem to bring about
the dramatic colors. A word of caution: Echinophyllias lay down
a relatively dense skeleton which makes them particularly vulnerable
to high levels of Infra Red light, which some Metal Halide reflector
combinations produce. Do not put Echinophyllia near the top of
heavily illuminated aquariums.
Water Quality: Echinophyllia species are more tolerant of changes water quality
making them an excellent coral for beginners. Though they are
more tolerant, a stable environment is obviously better for the
prolonged health & well being of these creatures.
Diet and
Feeding: Feeding is not necessary
but it does make the Echinophyllia more robust. This coral feeds
mostly at night so offer food when the lights are off. Cyclops
is a good choice.
Frag Difficulty:
Echinophyllia species grow outward
from all around their edges a large colony can nevertheless produce
a significant amount of new growth every year. Fragments can
be taken, and in our experience the easiest way is with a straight-edged
razor blade. With the blade perpendicular from the edge of the
coral, cut inwards about an inch. Repeat about an inch away from
the first cut, then snap off the section between the two incisions.
Even small frags tend to be extremely hardy and easy to acclimate.
Care Level:
Easy
Approximate
Purchase Size:
1 to 2 eye mounted frag |
$49.99 each
|