Big R Weirdo Chalice

Big R Weirdo Chalice: The Polychromatic Masterpiece The Big R Weirdo Chalice is an exceptionally rare and highly valued collector strain of Chalice Coral, typically belonging to the Large Polyp Stony (LPS) family (Echinophyllia or Mycedium). This strain is renowned for its intense polychromatic coloration—a mesmerizing mix that usually includes a deep purple, blue, or red base with multiple contrasting neon yellow, green, and orange corallites (mouths) and streaks. The "Weirdo" name refers to its unpredictable and highly unusual pattern of colors. The Big R Weirdo Chalice grows in an encrusting and then thick, plating or cup-shaped morphology. Maintaining its intricate, multi-layered color pattern requires precise attention to stable, high-quality water chemistry and placing it under moderate light intensity where its colors can fluoresce without bleaching. This coral is considered Moderate to Advanced in care. While hardy once established, its value and reliance on perfect conditions