WWC Bounce vs JF Bounce Mushroom: Pattern, Lineage, Price Comparison
Neutral side-by-side from Fast Aquatics editorial. We list both originators in our marketplace - this comparison exists to help you choose by intent, not by vendor.
WWC Bounce Mushroom
Originator
World Wide Corals
First documented
~2011
Pattern
Larger raised bubbles, evenly distributed across disc
Adult size
Adult disc 2-3 inches
Typical price
$300-1,200 per polyp depending on pattern coverage
Keeper notes
The original Bounce-Mushroom commercial line. Distinctly raised bubbles are the trademark.
JF Bounce Mushroom
Originator
Jason Fox Signature Corals
First documented
~2013
Pattern
Smaller raised bubbles, sometimes denser at center
Adult size
Adult disc 1.5-2.5 inches
Typical price
$250-1,000 per polyp
Keeper notes
JF maintains his own Bounce lineage with distinct pattern characteristics.
Husbandry overlap
Both are Discosoma sp. mushrooms requiring low light (50-100 PAR), low flow, and stable parameters. Reef-safe. Reproduce by pedal laceration in established tanks.
Pick by intent
Choose WWC Bounce Mushroom if
You value name-brand recognition + the original Bounce lineage. Resale value of WWC frags holds better at the high end.
Choose JF Bounce Mushroom if
You want a smaller polyp with denser bubble distribution. JF's lineage often shows more saturated coloration.
Both available from Fast Aquatics vendors
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