“Rainbow” chalice ID

[ekandler]

Got this as a “rainbow” chalice from a vendor at a show yesterday. It has a nice variety of colors to it, but I’ve been in the hobby a while and never seen a chalice this color variety. The shape of the eyes is also throwing me off as to whether it’s a chalice or something else.

Can someone help me ID if this is a chalice and if so what type? could also be some no-named wild coral…

 

[Poseidon03]

My thought is definitely a chalice and a nice one at that. I haven't seen a named one like that.

 

[ekandler]

More pictures

 

[ekandler]

My thought is definitely a chalice and a nice one at that. I haven't seen a named one like that.

Yeah my thoughts too. They were selling this for $60 and smaller ones for $40, so I figured I’d take a chance on it and see how it grew out.

 

[ekandler]

From the booth at the show

 

[ekandler]

From the vendors website

This is my frag from their Facebook

 

[Poseidon03]

What is the vendor's name?

Edit: I love chalices, lol. Is it the more yellow or red?

 

[ekandler]

What is the vendor's name?

Local DC vendor. https://www.reefnerdaquatics.com/

Her name is Lynn. She does stuff on R2R too. She should have charged way more for these. But I’ll take the deal haha

 

[RC Reefer 5184]

I would take a frag at that price. Can’t find it on her website. Lol

 

[ekandler]

I would take a frag at that price. Can’t find it on her website. Lol

Ha well when mine grows out I’ll let you know. Frags for $350

 

[RC Reefer 5184]

lol. That’s about right.

 

[vetteguy53081]

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Looks like golden rainbow chalice

 

[bakbay]

Yes — very good score! I wouldn’t mind getting a frag myself.
Also, this must be a typo? $382,500 for a frag?

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[ekandler]

Yes — very good score! I wouldn’t mind getting a frag myself.
Also, this must be a typo? $382,500 for a frag?

ULTRA RARE RAINBOW GHOST ACROPORA TENUIS | Reef Nerd Aquatics

Home grown special personally selected to be the best piece. Super resilient to pest, lighting, AND temperature. To ensure it keeps the excellent coloration, make sure you use a specialize brush to clean this awesome coral off once in a while.

www.reefnerdaquatics.com

It’s a joke. Not sure why she did that ha I mean, it’s on sale, get it while you can!

to be honest though, I’ve always wondered what would happen if someone bought it on accident. Although I just assume your credit card wouldn’t allow a purchase that much for most of us.

 

[encrustingacro]

Got this as a “rainbow” chalice from a vendor at a show yesterday. It has a nice variety of colors to it, but I’ve been in the hobby a while and never seen a chalice this color variety. The shape of the eyes is also throwing me off as to whether it’s a chalice or something else.

Can someone help me ID if this is a chalice and if so what type? could also be some no-named wild coral…

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Echinophyllia sp.

 

[ekandler]

For those interested she just put up more frags for sale of this chalice. Only 2 right now, both for $45.

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[solo9t9]

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Looks like a katar orenji chalice.

 

[solo9t9]

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Looks like a katar orenji chalice.

 

[((FORDTECH))]

Yes — very good score! I wouldn’t mind getting a frag myself.
Also, this must be a typo? $382,500 for a frag?

ULTRA RARE RAINBOW GHOST ACROPORA TENUIS | Reef Nerd Aquatics

Home grown special personally selected to be the best piece. Super resilient to pest, lighting, AND temperature. To ensure it keeps the excellent coloration, make sure you use a specialize brush to clean this awesome coral off once in a while.

www.reefnerdaquatics.com

Lol that’s a dead coral

 

[Cichlid Dad]

Yes — very good score! I wouldn’t mind getting a frag myself.
Also, this must be a typo? $382,500 for a frag?

ULTRA RARE RAINBOW GHOST ACROPORA TENUIS | Reef Nerd Aquatics

Home grown special personally selected to be the best piece. Super resilient to pest, lighting, AND temperature. To ensure it keeps the excellent coloration, make sure you use a specialize brush to clean this awesome coral off once in a while.

www.reefnerdaquatics.com

WOW! 50%off!