JF Homewrecker vs CC Doughnut Chalice: Named Cultivar Comparison
Neutral side-by-side from Fast Aquatics editorial. We list both originators in our marketplace - this comparison exists to help you choose by intent, not by vendor.
JF Homewrecker Chalice
Originator
Jason Fox Signature Corals
First documented
~2011
Pattern
Orange/red base with cyan eye-mouth centers, rays of yellow
Adult size
Adult colony 6-10 inches
Typical price
$150-500 per polyp / $400-1,800 encrusted frag
Keeper notes
Signature Jason Fox line, verified lineage. Slow encruster but color-stable across a wide light range.
CC Doughnut Chalice
Originator
Cherry Corals
First documented
~2013
Pattern
Green base with pink/red doughnut-ring eyes, occasional orange rims
Adult size
Adult colony 5-8 inches
Typical price
$80-300 per polyp / $250-800 encrusted frag
Keeper notes
Cherry Corals line. Faster encruster than JF Homewrecker but pattern intensity dips at low light.
Husbandry overlap
Both are Echinophyllia species chalices. Low-to-medium light (75-150 PAR), medium random flow, no direct powerhead current on the polyps. Target feed 2-3 times per week with Reef Roids or Polyplab Reef-Roids. Position on rockwork ledges - both extend flesh at night 1-2 inches beyond the skeleton edge, allow room.
Pick by intent
Choose JF Homewrecker Chalice if
You want the established Jason Fox brand and slower but color-stable growth. Better long-term investment for lineage tracking.
Choose CC Doughnut Chalice if
You want faster encruster growth and are OK with slightly less pattern intensity in mid-tier lighting. Better first-chalice for beginners.
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