Is this a bounce?

[Fishyj]

I was at my local lfs and ran across a mushroom they are calling a bubble mushroom. Could this be a bounce mushroom.

 

[jenreefer]

It does appear to be a bounce. Yes.

 

[AcroNem]

I'll be honest here and others won't agree but it's true. A "bounce" mushroom is simply a species of mushroom in the Genus Rhodactis that has developed "bubbles". Honestly I personally have no idea what causes it and neither does anyone else. But technically you could call that a bounce, how much are they selling it for?

 

[Fishyj]

They are selling it for $99.00 under the name bubble mushroom. I looked at pictures of bubble mushrooms and could not find anything that looked like it.

 

[jenreefer]

I would buy that. no brainer. cool

 

[Jay11355]

Yes it is a bounce. !!! Grab it!!!!

 

[Fishyj]

They are closed now but since I am off tomorrow, i'll be there when the store opens.

 

[Fishyj]

I ended up getting it. What I didn't see the first time was there are 3 on this rock! After acclimating them, they look pretty nice. Sorry about the blue color.

 

[Coastie Reefer]

3 for $99? That's a score! You could get your money back plus some if you sold the other two LOL.

 

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Sweet deal!!

 

[JerseyReefer]

I'll be honest here and others won't agree but it's true. A "bounce" mushroom is simply a species of mushroom in the Genus Rhodactis that has developed "bubbles". Honestly I personally have no idea what causes it and neither does anyone else. But technically you could call that a bounce, how much are they selling it for?

I heard from my LFS that the bubbles are caused by LED lighting which apparently causes mutations in some rhodis/shrooms. Interesting thought.

 

[AcroNem]

A good thought, I've heard it could be caused by high UV but there's nothing concrete on the subject. I have rhodactis under LED, T5 and halide systems and all have small bubbles but nothing big, didn't have them when they were young so it's a confusing thing.

 

[Fishyj]

It will be interesting how they progress in my tank. I plan on picking up a few rhodactics and see if they get any bubbles. Either way, its a nice find for me.

 

[Mike_J]

Congrats! That's the best deal I've seen in a long time! Major score! :) Good for you.

 

[Fishyj]

Wanted to update the pics after a few days n my tank. The lighting is set to what they call photo mode.

 

[mallorieGgator]

Very cool! Nice find.

 

[boxofrocks]

Nice score! Those look great even under the white lighting.