Watermelon chalice care

[Nht8134]

Im thinking of getting one for my tank but not sure of the lighting requirements for it. I have a 29 gallon Biocube with 144 watts of PC. Just wondering if this lighting is strong enough to keep a watermelon chalice and retain its gorgeous colors. Thanks in advance for any help

 

[All Delight]

Here is mine. Its about 4 inches from the surface. Before I was using pc's, then I switched to 150 mh, now I'm back to pc's. As far as the colors go, its always appeared more intense under mh, but thats expected. Under pc's it still looks nice.

 

[Nht8134]

I know that under pcs they will survive but will they thrive or will they brown out and lose color? All delight that watermelon is awesome! Is that pic under pcs or MH?

 

[All Delight]

I don't remember what I took that under. Mine hasn't browned out under pcs.

 

[one8thscale]

Nice watermelon! I still want one. Where did your WM come from?

 

[All Delight]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9607401#post9607401 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by one8thscale
Nice watermelon! I still want one. Where did your WM come from?

Whats up lurker!

 

[al abaqueta]

Hey there, I think as far as the tyree watermelon chalice, generations of growth has shown that it really retains its color, regardless mh or pc. My watermelon is in a system with 2 250 watt mh but, it tucked in the back under a ledge where it is predominately shaded, so not getting much light or flow. I think if you invest in halides and any coral you have doesn't like much light, you could always create some barrier or shade. With pc, you can't create more light. I understand your concern, those watermelon chalices are not cheap, but for that type of money, try to get a tyree, only because that strain has proven to maintain its color. Hope this helps. Al

 

[grisha]

all delight why you switch back to pc?

 

[All Delight]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9621579#post9621579 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by grisha
all delight why you switch back to pc?

I don't have an ATO on my 24 nano, and the salinty fluctations were not making my corals happy. I tried to keep it as constant as possible, but it would go up and down too much.

Until I get the ATO setup I'll be sticking with the stock pc's.

 

[Chads29]

all of them beautiful lps and you don't have an ato system yet?!?!

priorities, j/k

 

[All Delight]

Tell me about it. I got someone who's making one for me. I'm horrible at DIY. Maybe with any luck he's reading this and will DO IT SOON! haha.

Nah he's crazy busy, so I'm being patient.

 

[smp]

Tunze osmolator!

I did the DIY thing, and nothing is as reliable or accurate as the tunze osmolator.

Also, beautiful watermelon! Damn

 

[Chads29]

I have to agree on the osmolator, I have 2 of them and wouldn't try using anything else.

Chad

 

[All Delight]

I'll check it out. Thanks for the advice SMP and Chads

 

[SupraRacer]

nice watermelon chalice!

 

[paininthewrasse]

did you ever get a frag? i've got a frag avail if your interested.

 

[heuerfan]

What do you guys think, watermelon chalice? This was giving to me in very bad condition, practically all the flesh was gone. Apparently was bought as watermelon chalice, its taken about 5 months for it to get this way and has grown and started to color up. Opinions please

 

[internetreefer]

I really want to get one too. Where can I get it

 

[OkiNano]

I bought mine that might be a watermelon at a LFS for pretty cheap, its colored up a lot in my tank and is getting pinker every week!

 

[internetreefer]

Man that is cool. My LFS have one too , but he want $$$ for a small frag