Mushroom steal!

Mr.6LineWrasse · 06/29/2012, 02:05 PM

Today I was was working at the LFS and I was cleaning a frag tank. while I was cleaning, I saw this small Electic Blueish mushroom that had fallen through the rack. I picked it up and showed it to my manager and asked what kind it mushroom it was. He said it was a Blue Crush mushroom. I asked how much it was worth, I orginally thought $10 for 2 tiny little heads. He said each head was worth $30 for each head.

It gets better though. Because I'm a "Volunteer", I'm under the age limit to legally work, I have to get paid some how or other for my work. So I got the Mushroom for $15.

Plus a huge Pipe Organ coral for another $15

But my question is, has anyone even kept/heard of a "Blue Crush" mushroom. I might post Pics later, I'm waiting for it to inflate.

Mr.6LineWrasse · 06/29/2012, 03:15 PM

I'm not sure on the name, I think It's Crush but it could be something else like, "Cruss" or "Cruck" with all the pumps running It's hard to hear at my LFS.

BeanMachine · 06/29/2012, 03:26 PM

There aren't many named mushrooms, maybe the owner coined it himself? If you like it then great!

Is it a discosoma, or a ricordea florida or yuma or rhodactis? I wanna see I like all the varieties and colors they come in.

Mr.6LineWrasse · 06/29/2012, 04:20 PM

Discosoma.
I asked two other people there, co-worker and manager if they could ID it, they said right away "Blue Crush"
I could just be a sucker, but if my LFS thinks it's valuable then I'll be able to sell them back to the LFS for a lot of money over time.

NiTr0x911 · 06/29/2012, 06:43 PM

The problem with the names are there usually made up.What a vendor may call Blue Crush another will have the exact same one and call it some other name.If you get a chance post a pic of the Shroom.I just started an all Shroom Nano.Im starting to see some unreal colored ones online.I just bought a few last week.Love the colors.

trinidiver · 06/29/2012, 08:11 PM

i'll love to see the pics also

trinidiver · 06/29/2012, 08:20 PM

it may be this

silas k · 07/21/2012, 08:48 AM

Never heard the name, but 30$ a polyp sounds a bit pricy.. Looks great though

TampaSnooker · 07/21/2012, 11:00 AM

For that price, I hope it's a Blue Tonga mushroom Rhodactis inchoata
Here's one from a quick google search:
http://www.toadpool.com/dbimages/10d_2821.jpg

jackde · 07/21/2012, 11:51 AM

At $30 a pop I'm Glade I don't shop that store. I picked up my Blues on $5 frag Friday at our LFS.

trinidiver · 07/21/2012, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr.6linewrasse

today i was was working at the lfs and i was cleaning a frag tank. While i was cleaning, i saw this small electic blueish mushroom that had fallen through the rack. I picked it up and showed it to my manager and asked what kind it mushroom it was. He said it was a blue crush mushroom. I asked how much it was worth, i orginally thought $10 for 2 tiny little heads. He said each head was worth $30 for each head.

It gets better though. Because i'm a "volunteer", i'm under the age limit to legally work, i have to get paid some how or other for my work. So i got the mushroom for $15.

Plus a huge pipe organ coral for another $15

But my question is, has anyone even kept/heard of a "blue crush" mushroom. I might post pics later, i'm waiting for it to inflate.

pics

Das awesome · 07/21/2012, 08:30 PM

If the pics that trinidiver posted are the ones you have, you got screwed on your "deal." I have like 100 of those in my tank. Where's this lfs you work at? I might just have to drop off some rocks of mine that are loaded with them if he's selling them $30 a pop.

Rudolph · 07/27/2012, 11:47 AM

Never expect positive results whenever you throw out how much you paid for something.....if you got it for free, there will be someone that will say you got taken as they got two for free.....LOL It is usually amplified when you say you got it for a "steal".

Enjoy your nice mushroom!

G4546 · 07/27/2012, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudolph

Never expect positive results whenever you throw out how much you paid for something.....if you got it for free, there will be someone that will say you got taken as they got two for free.....LOL It is usually amplified when you say you got it for a "steal".

Enjoy your nice mushroom!

I would love to support this in many other words, but for now

+1 to the quoted post above.

and to the thread starter, "Hey man! Great find! Really cool you're working in your LFS for some volunteer hours!

Post some pics if you can of your newest addition

Don't listen to these guys in here about money and stuff, enjoy what you've worked for!

"

snorvich · 07/27/2012, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.6LineWrasse

I could just be a sucker, but if my LFS thinks it's valuable then I'll be able to sell them back to the LFS for a lot of money over time.

Or not.

sqwat · 08/02/2012, 09:44 AM

some people have access to cheap corals and some dont please the kids like 13 dont tell him he got screwed.he seems to love it and maybe its worth it we havent seen pics.also i dont now how hard it is to get corals by him.he prob doesnt have a credit card so h ecant order online and 15 for a large piece of pipe organ is cool and he said the shroom had two heads so 7.50 a pop probable aint that in missouri.post some pics i remember when i was that young and was so into puffers i would have paid anything to get one im glad you like what you have and in the long run that is all that matters.ignore the no i all haters!

reefergeorge · 08/02/2012, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TampaSnooker

For that price, I hope it's a Blue Tonga mushroom Rhodactis inchoata
Here's one from a quick google search:
http://www.toadpool.com/dbimages/10d_2821.jpg

Or an oddball. I had a huge mushroom that was about 11" across. I tried killing it but it released then split in two. I decided to bring it to my lfs, and they gave me $70 for the two pieces. He said if it was still 11" he would have given me $150. Apparently it was some AU shroom they don't see anymore around here.

byeung · 08/18/2012, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reefergeorge

Or an oddball. I had a huge mushroom that was about 11" across. I tried killing it but it released then split in two. I decided to bring it to my lfs, and they gave me $70 for the two pieces. He said if it was still 11" he would have given me $150. Apparently it was some AU shroom they don't see anymore around here.

What colors was this shroom?

westminsterfrag · 09/11/2012, 01:07 AM

So we are never going to get to see it huh?

westminsterfrag · 09/11/2012, 01:09 AM

This is a cool one

TampaSnooker · 09/11/2012, 05:22 AM

Westminster - that's a 'nem - not a shroom. You posted a maxi mini carpet anemone.

westminsterfrag · 09/12/2012, 10:22 AM

Hahaha. Oops. I'm new. Seen it in my brothers tank.

TampaSnooker · 09/12/2012, 05:07 PM

Pretty one, though.

GratefulReef · 09/15/2012, 09:26 PM

I agree, hes young, into the hobby and volunteering HIS time. No matter what, you got a nice mushroom, you like it and thats all that matters. Some people have access to cheap corals, I recently paid 15 for 3 lavender mushrooms but have seen red tongas for 15 a polyp it all depends on your location, and availability of corals. If there is only one store in 15-20 miles they can pretty much charge what they feel like.

mandarin_goby · 09/15/2012, 09:50 PM

Props to you for volunteering! That's very cool. Looking forward to pics!

06/29/2012, 02:05 PM	#1
Mr.6LineWrasse Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 59	Mushroom steal! Today I was was working at the LFS and I was cleaning a frag tank. while I was cleaning, I saw this small Electic Blueish mushroom that had fallen through the rack. I picked it up and showed it to my manager and asked what kind it mushroom it was. He said it was a Blue Crush mushroom. I asked how much it was worth, I orginally thought $10 for 2 tiny little heads. He said each head was worth $30 for each head. It gets better though. Because I'm a "Volunteer", I'm under the age limit to legally work, I have to get paid some how or other for my work. So I got the Mushroom for $15. Plus a huge Pipe Organ coral for another $15 But my question is, has anyone even kept/heard of a "Blue Crush" mushroom. I might post Pics later, I'm waiting for it to inflate. __________________ Last I checked there wasn't an age limit on Reef keeping Current Tank Info: 29 Biocube boasting a lot of cool coral

06/29/2012, 03:15 PM	#2
Mr.6LineWrasse Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 59	I'm not sure on the name, I think It's Crush but it could be something else like, "Cruss" or "Cruck" with all the pumps running It's hard to hear at my LFS. __________________ Last I checked there wasn't an age limit on Reef keeping Current Tank Info: 29 Biocube boasting a lot of cool coral

06/29/2012, 03:26 PM	#3
BeanMachine Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 6,240	There aren't many named mushrooms, maybe the owner coined it himself? If you like it then great! Is it a discosoma, or a ricordea florida or yuma or rhodactis? I wanna see I like all the varieties and colors they come in. __________________ SCRK Membership Officer & SCMAS / IEMAS Member 4x2x2 Eurobraced Leemar- Maxspect Mazzara LEDs- ATB 840 v2 w/ Swabbie- Tunze 7095 + 2x6105 - Eheim 1262 Return- Tunze Osmo- BM T101 Doser- JBJ Nano Glo Fuge Light x 2- Reef Nutrition & Wrasse Lover

06/29/2012, 04:20 PM	#4
Mr.6LineWrasse Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 59	Discosoma. I asked two other people there, co-worker and manager if they could ID it, they said right away "Blue Crush" I could just be a sucker, but if my LFS thinks it's valuable then I'll be able to sell them back to the LFS for a lot of money over time. __________________ Last I checked there wasn't an age limit on Reef keeping Current Tank Info: 29 Biocube boasting a lot of cool coral Last edited by Mr.6LineWrasse; 06/29/2012 at 04:29 PM.

06/29/2012, 06:43 PM	#5
NiTr0x911 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Greenville,SC Posts: 508	The problem with the names are there usually made up.What a vendor may call Blue Crush another will have the exact same one and call it some other name.If you get a chance post a pic of the Shroom.I just started an all Shroom Nano.Im starting to see some unreal colored ones online.I just bought a few last week.Love the colors. __________________ I have lots of ideas. Trouble is, most of them suck.

06/29/2012, 08:11 PM	#6
trinidiver Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Glencoe, Trinidad. (West Indies) Posts: 787	i'll love to see the pics also __________________ Always expect anything from your friends......they will shoot you down as they get a chance. Current Tank Info: Its a 220gal reef.......LPS/leathers/zoas. Check my album.

07/21/2012, 08:48 AM	#8
silas k Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denmark Posts: 62	Never heard the name, but 30$ a polyp sounds a bit pricy.. Looks great though __________________ if anyone wanna send some zoanthids or palys to me in denmark please pm me :D Current Tank Info: RSM 130 75w led

07/21/2012, 11:00 AM	#9
TampaSnooker Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Land O Lakes, FL Posts: 1,052	For that price, I hope it's a Blue Tonga mushroom Rhodactis inchoata Here's one from a quick google search: http://www.toadpool.com/dbimages/10d_2821.jpg __________________ With fronds like these, who needs anemones?

07/21/2012, 11:51 AM	#10
jackde Old dog and new tricks Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Northern IN Posts: 331	At $30 a pop I'm Glade I don't shop that store. I picked up my Blues on $5 frag Friday at our LFS. __________________ Dumber than a box of base rock Current Tank Info: 56 gal. mixed reef

07/21/2012, 08:30 PM	#12
Das awesome Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 148	If the pics that trinidiver posted are the ones you have, you got screwed on your "deal." I have like 100 of those in my tank. Where's this lfs you work at? I might just have to drop off some rocks of mine that are loaded with them if he's selling them $30 a pop.

07/27/2012, 11:47 AM	#13
Rudolph Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,099	Never expect positive results whenever you throw out how much you paid for something.....if you got it for free, there will be someone that will say you got taken as they got two for free.....LOL It is usually amplified when you say you got it for a "steal". Enjoy your nice mushroom!

08/02/2012, 09:44 AM	#16
sqwat Registered Member. Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 653	some people have access to cheap corals and some dont please the kids like 13 dont tell him he got screwed.he seems to love it and maybe its worth it we havent seen pics.also i dont now how hard it is to get corals by him.he prob doesnt have a credit card so h ecant order online and 15 for a large piece of pipe organ is cool and he said the shroom had two heads so 7.50 a pop probable aint that in missouri.post some pics i remember when i was that young and was so into puffers i would have paid anything to get one im glad you like what you have and in the long run that is all that matters.ignore the no i all haters!

09/11/2012, 01:07 AM	#19
westminsterfrag Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: westminster Posts: 361	So we are never going to get to see it huh?

09/11/2012, 05:22 AM	#21
TampaSnooker Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Land O Lakes, FL Posts: 1,052	Westminster - that's a 'nem - not a shroom. You posted a maxi mini carpet anemone. __________________ With fronds like these, who needs anemones?

09/12/2012, 10:22 AM	#22
westminsterfrag Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: westminster Posts: 361	Hahaha. Oops. I'm new. Seen it in my brothers tank.

09/12/2012, 05:07 PM	#23
TampaSnooker Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Land O Lakes, FL Posts: 1,052	Pretty one, though. __________________ With fronds like these, who needs anemones?

09/15/2012, 09:26 PM	#24
GratefulReef Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: syracuse,ny Posts: 287	I agree, hes young, into the hobby and volunteering HIS time. No matter what, you got a nice mushroom, you like it and thats all that matters. Some people have access to cheap corals, I recently paid 15 for 3 lavender mushrooms but have seen red tongas for 15 a polyp it all depends on your location, and availability of corals. If there is only one store in 15-20 miles they can pretty much charge what they feel like.

09/15/2012, 09:50 PM	#25
mandarin_goby Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 239	Props to you for volunteering! That's very cool. Looking forward to pics!