Manta Rays are known to occasionally breach the water surface and splash down, presumably to remove parasites. Once in a while, many Manta Rays can gather and show off their aerobatic skills in some kind of aerial display that we…
Australomussa rowleyensis colonies from Timor Indonesia put this coral on the map
Australomussa rowleyensis is not quite a chalice coral, not quite an LPS and although it once was just an unusual curiosity that was sometime spotted in shipments from Indo and Australia, this amazing crop of Australomussa from Timor Indonesia is…
The Enduring Allure of “Chalices”: What’s the Deal?
I don’t know if it’s just one of those things that happens when you get older- you start questioning everything in the hobby: Conventions, norms, and trends are but a few of the things you ponder. I’m not grumpy, believe…
Chalice Coral Collage by Greenwich Aquaria
Chalice corals are raging hot and despite the overpriced frags, there are still plenty of coral vendors and growers out there who are willing to charge a fair price for these coveted pectinids. One of our all around favorite high…
