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| RR Juggernaut Bounce Mushroom

| Juggernaut Mushroom

| Juggernaut Bounce Shroom

| Juggernaut Shroom

General info about Juggernaut Bounce Mushroom

In general, mushroom corals coming from the genus Heteropolypus are classified as a false coral without a skeleton, although their internal structures are the same with stony corals.

As for the Juggernaut Bounce Mushroom, they are predominantly colored teal blue and red with yellow/orange tentacles on the tips. This is the water parameters for cultivating Juggernaut Bounce Mushroom: 

  • Calcium: 400 - 450 ppm
  • Alkalinity: 2.86 - 4.29 MEQ/L (8 - 12 dKH)
  • Phosphates: 0
  • Magnesium: 1200 - 1350
  • Strontium: 8 - 10
  • Temperature: 72° - 78° F (22° - 26° C)
  • Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
  • pH: 8.1 - 8.4

Juggernaut Bounce Mushroom Diet & Nutrition

In the wild, Juggernaut Bounce Mushroom has developed a symbiotic feeding relationship with marine algae called zooxanthellae that are living within their tissues. But in captivity, you have to feed them with nanoplankton and you may add dissolved organics in the water.

Fragging / Propagating Juggernaut Bounce Mushroom

A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Juggernaut Bounce Mushroom. They must be set at the bottom of the tank to simulate their natural wild environment.

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Juggernaut Bounce Mushroom

The Juggernaut Bounce Mushroom requires moderate lighting and moderate water flow.

Juggernaut Bounce Mushroom Origin

The Raunchy Red Bounce Mushroom Heteropolypus can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean.

Caution Should be Taken with Juggernaut Bounce Mushroom

The Juggernaut Bounce Mushroom has a semi-aggressive behavior. Proper spacing must be observed in relation to other coral species in the tank.

How to Acclimate Juggernaut Bounce Mushroom

The Juggernaut Bounce Mushroom is a marine species. Therefore, salinity must be maintained thoroughly at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.

Stinging Tentacles on Juggernaut Bounce Mushroom

The Juggernaut Bounce Mushroom has stinging tentacles on the tips of the disk that can sting nearby corals.

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Juggernaut Bounce Mushroom Mushroom Heteropolypus Alcyoniidae Heteropolypus ritteri

In general, mushroom corals coming from the genus Heteropolypus are classified as a false coral without a skeleton, although their internal structures are the same with stony corals.

As for the Juggernaut Bounce Mushroom, they are predominantly colored teal blue and red with yellow/orange tentacles on the tips. This is the water parameters for cultivating Juggernaut Bounce Mushroom: 

  • Calcium: 400 - 450 ppm
  • Alkalinity: 2.86 - 4.29 MEQ/L (8 - 12 dKH)
  • Phosphates: 0
  • Magnesium: 1200 - 1350
  • Strontium: 8 - 10
  • Temperature: 72° - 78° F (22° - 26° C)
  • Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
  • pH: 8.1 - 8.4
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