Why my Miami

[MoneyPit]

Sure that's fine too. As long as I get paid. :bigsmile:

 

[NanoNano]

I like it because it's the coolest looking chalice I've ever seen.

 

[WWC Verified Sponsor]

As with most corals color can depend on lighting and water quality. Here are some pics at different times to show you how the color can vary. Some are in the same tank.

None the less, it's a BEAUTIFUL coral.

 

[MoneyPit]

Sooo sweet. :still_dreaming:

What type of light gets me the color of the one on your site ? I want that blue color.

 

[nycpassat]

****, very tempting Victor... nice pictures btw.

 

[WWC Verified Sponsor]

Sooo sweet. :still_dreaming:

What type of light gets me the color of the one on your site ? I want that blue color.

High nutrients, High Light, High Flow should produce the bluer look. lighting should be 20k plus actinics.

****, very tempting Victor... nice pictures btw.

Thanks! BTW it's Gadgets. :wink:

 

[nycpassat]

I missed the memo on that. Thanks Chris

 

[inactive]

Usually a "frag" never looks as good as the coral when it's a full sized colony...

Usually the other way around.

 

[FaviaFreak]

Usually the other way around.

+1 I agree with the the Kraken on this

 

[WWC Verified Sponsor]

I missed the memo on that. Thanks Chris

LOL! No worries.

Usually the other way around.

I agree in some cases. Depends on the coral.

+1 I agree with the the Kraken on this

Sometimes yes. Sometimes no.

 

[inactive]

Kraken Master sir. haha

 

[FaviaFreak]

Kraken Master sir. haha

My bad! Kraken Master...Sir! haha

 

[FaviaFreak]

LOL! No worries.



I agree in some cases. Depends on the coral.



Sometimes yes. Sometimes no.

in the case of the My Miami, it's hot no matter what size

 

[inactive]

Yeah, I still need Mi Miami for Jenova.. it would look good with the current pieces I have!

 

[FaviaFreak]

I need My Miami too but I gotta wait until it get's down to freebie status in about 10+ years or so!

my broke butt can't even afford a frag of radioactive dragon eyes

 

[Acroholic]

Here is an actinic pic of my My Miami colony. Bought it as a 1 eye frag from WWC 11/09. Fragged it once to trade for a 1 eye frag of Crazy Fox Rainbow. Actinics with cheapo digi camera.

 

[Lowsingle]

I've seen a few different frags of the my miami chalice and some colonies and have never been that impressed by it (It's a nice chalice, but I know of better that you can get for way cheaper). That said, coral selection is all about taste and If you really do like it, wait another year or so......With the flood of chalices on the market right now and the fact that it is a fast grower (like the MH or bubble gum) you should be able to get a frag for substantially cheaper. I think the first frag sold for $1500, but now you can get it for like $500. Wait another year and you could probably get it for under $300--especially if the economy continues to suffer.

cheers,
Darren

 

[drainbamage]

High nutrients, High Light, High Flow should produce the bluer look. lighting should be 20k plus actinics.

Thanks! BTW it's Gadgets. :wink:

Amazing picture Gadgets! Can you expand more on the High nutrients, High light, High flow? like how much of those things?

I have the "Not My Miami" aka "Nizmo's watermelon chalice" that has the same coloring. Its not as nice as the My Miami, but I didn't pay $1500 for it either. I can't see spending so much on a tiny frag but if you like it that much and you've got the cash, why not. I think its only as rare as it is because of the price tag, especially since I've heard its a pretty good grower.

here's a pic of the My Miami next to a Not My Miami. Coloration is really similar, and the NMM is a very nice chalice. But the MM does just sort of "pop" that much more

 

[bkoppes]

I think I need my eyes checked.