King Julius Bounce Mushroom Coral
King Julius Bounce Mushroom Coral
SKU: CTOXKingJuliusMushroom
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Quick Specs
Corallimorpharia spp.- Care Level
- Shop live corals by care level: Easy Care Level Easy Hardy and forgiving. A great pick for newer reef tanks. Ideal water parametersTemp76–80°FSalinity1.025–1.026pH8.1–8.4Alkalinity8–10 dKHCalcium380–430 ppmMagnesium1250–1350 ppm
- Flow
- Shop live corals by flow: Low–Moderate Flow Low–Moderate Gentle to moderate, indirect flow that sways the polyps without pinning them flat.
- Lighting
- Shop live corals by lighting: Low–Moderate Lighting Low–Moderate Low to moderate light, roughly 100–200 PAR. Lower to middle rockwork.
- Placement
- Shop live corals by placement: Low–Mid Placement Low–Mid Lower to middle rockwork. Start low and move it up only if color fades.
- Growth Rate
- Shop live corals by growth rate: Slow–Moderate Growth Rate Slow–Moderate Grows at a slow to moderate pace and holds its size and shape well. A good fit for smaller tanks.
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive(3–6 inches spacing) Temperament Semi-aggressive Can sting nearby corals. Leave a few inches of space around it.
- Feeding
- Photosyntheticmysis shrimp, brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, zooplankton, microplankton, powdered coral foods, small sinking pellets Feeding Photosynthetic Gets most of its energy from light through the algae living in its tissue. Occasional target feeding can boost growth and color.
Photo is of the mother colony. You will receive a single mushroom on a 3/4" frag plug.
Bounce Mushroom Coral
Bounce mushroom coral is a distinctive corallimorph prized by many reefers. Bounce mushrooms belong to the genus Rhodactis and are named for the round, bubble-like vesicles that cover the disc, often in a color that contrasts with the base. Unlike stony corals, a mushroom coral does not build a hard skeleton: it is a soft-bodied polyp that attaches to rock with a muscular foot, much like an anemone.
Bounce mushrooms are more particular than common mushrooms, and their signature bounce is a useful indicator of how well they are doing. Before you choose a bounce mushroom for sale, it helps to plan a lower-light, gentle-flow spot where it can settle in and keep its vesicles full.
Bounce Mushroom Care at a Glance
| Parameter | Recommended Range |
|---|---|
| Care level | Moderate |
| Lighting | Low to moderate |
| Water flow | Low to moderate, indirect |
| Placement | Lower to middle rockwork |
| Temperament | Can crowd or sting close neighbors |
| Temperature | 75–80°F |
| Salinity | 1.025–1.026 |
| pH | 8.1–8.4 |
| Calcium | 420–440 ppm |
| Alkalinity | 8–9.5 dKH |
| Magnesium | 1300–1450 ppm |
| Nitrate | <10 ppm |
| Phosphate | <0.10 ppm |
| Origin | Indo-Pacific |
Water Chemistry
The water conditions above follow our hard coral quick guide. Bounce mushrooms do not use calcium or alkalinity to build a skeleton, but they do best in a clean, stable reef, and they often share that reef with stony corals that depend on those levels. Mushroom corals generally tolerate some nutrients, so there is no need to strip nitrate and phosphate to zero. Consistency matters more than chasing perfect numbers.
Lighting
Low to moderate lighting suits most bounce mushrooms. If the vesicles flatten or the mushroom shrinks, try a lower-light spot. If the disc stretches toward the light, it may need a little more intensity. Make changes gradually and give the mushroom time to respond before moving it again.
Water Flow
Gentle, indirect flow is best. Strong flow can keep the mushroom closed, flatten its vesicles, or encourage it to detach and move. Aim for enough movement to keep detritus from settling on the disc without pushing the tissue around.
Placement
Place your bounce mushroom on lower to middle rockwork, or glue its plug into a sheltered spot out of direct high-intensity light and strong currents. Mushroom corals can slowly move to a spot they prefer, and they can crowd or sting close neighbors, so give them room to spread.
What We Feed
Bounce mushrooms get most of their energy from photosynthesis, but they benefit from fine foods in the water column. Broadcast feed with pumps off so the mushroom can capture nutrients. We feed a mixture of:
Growth and Settling In
Bounce mushrooms spread slowly by splitting or budding off new mushrooms. After shipping, it is normal for a bounce to stay closed or partly deflated for a while. Once it settles in stable conditions, the disc should open and the vesicles should fill out again.
Common Bounce Mushroom Challenges
- Losing the bounce: vesicles often flatten under light or flow that is too strong, or after a change in conditions
- Wandering: mushrooms may detach and move if they dislike their spot
- Shrinking: can follow shipping stress, sudden lighting changes, or unstable parameters
- Nibbling fish: some angelfish and other grazers may pick at mushroom tissue
How We Grow Our Mushroom Corals
Top Shelf Aquatics specializes in live corals, including a wide selection of soft coral and aquacultured corals. Corals grown in our aquaculture facility are lit by EcoTech Marine Radion XR30s and powered by a mix of EcoTech Marine Vortech pumps and Sicce wavemakers.
How to Acclimate a Bounce Mushroom
- Temperature: float the sealed bag in your aquarium to equalize temperature.
- Water: slowly add your tank water to the bag so the mushroom can adjust to your parameters.
- Placement: secure the plug in a low to moderate light area with gentle flow.
- Patience: give it time to open and inflate before moving it.
