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Collector guide · reading roomUpdated Oct 13, 2026JournalStratosphere zoa: appearance, identity and buying guideCompare Stratosphere zoa photos, ask better lineage questions, and understand what affects a frag's price before buying. A sourced collector guide.
Updated Oct 13, 2026Doughboy / Bean Bag Yuma mushroomUnderstand Doughboy and Bean Bag Yuma names, adult markings, lineage questions, price factors and what to check before buying a mushroom coral.
Updated Oct 13, 2026Godzilla Yuma / Bounce mushroom: appearance and buying guideUnderstand the Godzilla Yuma and Bounce name, larger inflated vesicles, conflicting retailer labels and the specimen records to check before buying.Collector guideUpdated Oct 13, 2026Sunkist Bounce mushroom: comparing orange-bubble listingsCompare Sunkist Bounce mushroom specimens, JF and WWC seller labels, orange vesicles, photo lighting and basic placement before making a purchase.Collector guideUpdated Oct 13, 2026Jawbreaker mushroom: color, maturity and the exact fragSee what Jawbreaker mushroom sellers mean by orange, red and later color, and how to judge a Discosoma frag without paying for unproven future markings.Collector guideUpdated Oct 13, 2026OG Bounce mushroom: what to check before buyingCompare OG Bounce mushroom listings by bubble pattern, specimen photos, attachment and seller history. Learn practical care without assuming a shared lineage.Collector guideUpdated Oct 13, 2026GMK zoa: Grand Master Krakatoa identity and buying guideDecode GMK and Grand Master Krakatoa zoa listings, distinguish other Krakatoa names, and check the actual frag before paying for lineage.Collector guideUpdated Oct 13, 2026Rasta zoa: small-polyp identity, care and buying checksLearn what hobbyists mean by Rasta zoas, how to compare a seller's photos, and what to ask about polyp count, lighting and condition.Collector guideUpdated Oct 13, 2026White Zombie zoa: pattern, comparison and buying guideExplore White Zombie zoa appearance, its comparison with Salted Agave, photo and lineage checks, and care context before choosing a frag.Collector guideUpdated Oct 13, 2026Utter Chaos zoa: identity, care and buying questionsLearn how to evaluate an Utter Chaos zoa frag, why zoa and paly labels overlap, and which specimen details matter more than a listing price.Collector guide
Updated Oct 13, 2026Godzilla Yuma / Bounce mushroom: appearance and buying guideUnderstand the Godzilla Yuma and Bounce name, larger inflated vesicles, conflicting retailer labels and the specimen records to check before buying.Collector guideUpdated Oct 13, 2026Sunkist Bounce mushroom: comparing orange-bubble listingsCompare Sunkist Bounce mushroom specimens, JF and WWC seller labels, orange vesicles, photo lighting and basic placement before making a purchase.Collector guideUpdated Oct 13, 2026Jawbreaker mushroom: color, maturity and the exact fragSee what Jawbreaker mushroom sellers mean by orange, red and later color, and how to judge a Discosoma frag without paying for unproven future markings.Collector guideUpdated Oct 13, 2026OG Bounce mushroom: what to check before buyingCompare OG Bounce mushroom listings by bubble pattern, specimen photos, attachment and seller history. Learn practical care without assuming a shared lineage.Collector guideUpdated Oct 13, 2026GMK zoa: Grand Master Krakatoa identity and buying guideDecode GMK and Grand Master Krakatoa zoa listings, distinguish other Krakatoa names, and check the actual frag before paying for lineage.Collector guideUpdated Oct 13, 2026Rasta zoa: small-polyp identity, care and buying checksLearn what hobbyists mean by Rasta zoas, how to compare a seller's photos, and what to ask about polyp count, lighting and condition.Collector guideUpdated Oct 13, 2026White Zombie zoa: pattern, comparison and buying guideExplore White Zombie zoa appearance, its comparison with Salted Agave, photo and lineage checks, and care context before choosing a frag.Collector guideUpdated Oct 13, 2026Utter Chaos zoa: identity, care and buying questionsLearn how to evaluate an Utter Chaos zoa frag, why zoa and paly labels overlap, and which specimen details matter more than a listing price.Collector guide10 posts · end of list
From our reef
A closer look under blue light
The tank's blue lighting brings out the color in these polyps.
