Unexpected mushrooms

lrhorer · 04/07/2019, 10:53 AM

I just purchased some large Green Fluorescent Mushrooms from liveaquaria.com. They specify 5" - 7" in size. I was expecting a number of fairly large mushrooms, but what I received is a rock with quite a few very small mushrooms. The largest is barely 1cm in diameter. I am not exactly disappointed, but I would like for them to get larger, not just more numerous. Does anyone here know how large these critters can get? They are very crowded on the rock I received, so I think they have fully blossomed at their current size.

ROB2005 · 04/07/2019, 11:06 AM

How long has it been since you put them in the tank? A thing to note that sometimes, you may not get exactly what is pictured on their website. The can get decently large and multiply, though not as the same speed as the notorious red shrooms.

billdogg · 04/07/2019, 01:59 PM

Looking at the LA description, I think you might have mistaken size of rock for size of polyps?

RioReefr · 04/08/2019, 07:34 AM

Depends on your lights. I have a bunch of different types of mushrooms. Its amazing how much they can "expand" during peak lighting hours. If I open up all the blinds to get natural sunlight, they can get really big. I don't usually open the blinds though, because I get lots of glass algae too.
A place like L.A. probably cultivates their corals under pristine water conditions and excellent lighting.

sde1500 · 04/09/2019, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by billdogg

Looking at the LA description, I think you might have mistaken size of rock for size of polyps?

Agreed, the size is the rock size ordered.

04/07/2019, 10:53 AM	#1
lrhorer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 42	Unexpected mushrooms I just purchased some large Green Fluorescent Mushrooms from liveaquaria.com. They specify 5" - 7" in size. I was expecting a number of fairly large mushrooms, but what I received is a rock with quite a few very small mushrooms. The largest is barely 1cm in diameter. I am not exactly disappointed, but I would like for them to get larger, not just more numerous. Does anyone here know how large these critters can get? They are very crowded on the rock I received, so I think they have fully blossomed at their current size.

04/07/2019, 11:06 AM	#2
ROB2005 Reefing Is My Passion! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 719	How long has it been since you put them in the tank? A thing to note that sometimes, you may not get exactly what is pictured on their website. The can get decently large and multiply, though not as the same speed as the notorious red shrooms. __________________ If at first you don't succeed at reefing, break it down and set back up😁 Current Tank Info: 75 gallon corner overflow, 4-54W T-5 , dozen blue hermits, tiger pistol/yellow watchman goby, royal gramma, banghai and pajama cardinals

04/07/2019, 01:59 PM	#3
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	Looking at the LA description, I think you might have mistaken size of rock for size of polyps? __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

04/08/2019, 07:34 AM	#4
RioReefr Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Rio de Janeiro Posts: 394	Depends on your lights. I have a bunch of different types of mushrooms. Its amazing how much they can "expand" during peak lighting hours. If I open up all the blinds to get natural sunlight, they can get really big. I don't usually open the blinds though, because I get lots of glass algae too. A place like L.A. probably cultivates their corals under pristine water conditions and excellent lighting.