Chalice on Sandbed

[nmprisons]

I have two chalice frags. One I believe to be a mycedium (seen in pic) and the second may be an echino frag of the "alien eye" variety (purple with glowing green eyes).

Can I put these on the sandbed in a 25 gallon with 2x65 pc bulbs or should they stay where they are midway down the tank? I like the idea of them growing out like plates on the sandbed.

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[vegaskid11]

I kept one on the sandbed once and it did fine.

 

[apex003]

should be no problem. all mine grow on the substrate, but you should make sure that gravel doesn't get up around the edge and cause the tissue to die off. I use a turkey baster to keep them clear after water changes, etc. HTH

 

[nmprisons]

let me be more clear ... I know they can live on the substrate. my question is whether my lighting is enough for them to be successful there or if they need to be higher up.

 

[impur]

I think so. My alien eye echino is currently on the sand under a frag rack so its not only at the bottom but shaded and it has really taken off. I run 250w MH.

 

[nmprisons]

How will I know it is unhappy there?