Complete Bonus/Ultra Coral List - 2024 (REVISED AS OF 2/16/25)

[tribbitt]

Yellow leather is already on the list.

I somehow read past it lol

 

[IOnceWasLegend]

Wanted to double check that the bounce rhodactis mushroom we have in the club that I named “ROYGBIV” counts as an ultra based on the “Bounce mushroom” category. It does make bounce vesicles but to me the intense coloration and texture are more noteworthy.

Cali Kid had what looked like the same for a while and they called it “CK Pangea Bounce”. It was priced at a few hundred dollars (price no longer showing).

It’s also one of the most in-demand items in DBTC:

DBTC: ROYGBIV Rhodactis mushroom

I just added ROYGBIV Rhodactis mushroom to DBTC. There are 1 frag(s) available right now. This thread was automatically created by BARcode

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Given the rarity, that I haven't seen this around before (outside the club), how pretty it is, and to encourage sharing: yes for it being an ultra.

 

[t0mmy108]

Should we post a list of what we're bringing to the swap with pictures here or do we prefer to keep it a surprise? I have a couple new MarineAndReef.com Reefractometers with 35ppt calibration fluid and an unused Aquaforest Test Pro Ca/Mg/KH test kit that I can donate. Let me know if anyone needs any last minute 3D prints as well.

 

[IOnceWasLegend]

Should we post a list of what we're bringing to the swap with pictures here or do we prefer to keep it a surprise? I have a couple new MarineAndReef.com Reefractometers with 35ppt calibration fluid and an unused Aquaforest Test Pro Ca/Mg/KH test kit that I can donate. Let me know if anyone needs any last minute 3D prints as well.

You're welcome to post it in the frag swap thread if you'd like; there's no real preference either way if you want to keep it a surprise or make people aware what you're bringing. The only exception is that, if you're unsure of something being bonus or ultra, to clear it with us ahead of time rather than doing it at registration/check-in.

 

[JVU]

So I’m wondering what the verdict is for these CE “Bounce” zoas counting as bonus or regular. It was decided they have to be bouncing, but since I don’t really know what that means for a zoa, and they’ll be closed up tomorrow I thought I’d show the ones I’m planning to bring and get input. Especially from @IOnceWasLegend, @Invictus, and those who will be at coral check in @B the Nano Reefer @derek_SR @a.little.hypertonic

This is a pick just now:

 

[a.little.hypertonic]

So I’m wondering what the verdict is for these CE “Bounce” zoas counting as bonus or regular. It was decided they have to be bouncing, but since I don’t really know what that means for a zoa, and they’ll be closed up tomorrow I thought I’d show the ones I’m planning to bring and get input. Especially from @IOnceWasLegend, @Invictus, and those who will be at coral check in @B the Nano Reefer @derek_SR @a.little.hypertonic

This is a pick just now:

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Is the bounce supposed to be on the lashes? I can't tell from the picture and definitely wouldn't be able to confirm at check in since, like you said, they'd be closed up. Up to the big boss @IOnceWasLegend To be honest we're trusting the member's labels for zoas because they're usually all stressed and closed up. That being said, I'd consider them bonus.

 

[B the Nano Reefer]

So I’m wondering what the verdict is for these CE “Bounce” zoas counting as bonus or regular. It was decided they have to be bouncing, but since I don’t really know what that means for a zoa, and they’ll be closed up tomorrow I thought I’d show the ones I’m planning to bring and get input. Especially from @IOnceWasLegend, @Invictus, and those who will be at coral check in @B the Nano Reefer @derek_SR @a.little.hypertonic

This is a pick just now:

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None of the polyps appear to be bouncing from what I can tell from this pic, so I’d probably lean towards regular but happy for others to disagree

 

[JVU]

The lashes are more rounded than most zoas, but none are asymmetrically weirdly large like a bounce vesicle would be in a shroom.

They are definitely the Bounce Zoa from CE, I just am not convinced that that is a good name for them.

 

[B the Nano Reefer]

The lashes are more rounded than most zoas, but none are asymmetrically weirdly large like a bounce vesicle would be in a shroom.

They are definitely the Bounce Zoa from CE, I just am not convinced that that is a good name for them.

I have fairy fart zoas that also have oddly thicker and rounder lashes, so I think some Zoas just carry this trait

I don’t think these bounce Zoas were anything more than a gimmick. These have always been standard people eaters to me personally. Seller probably had a few polyps show some “bouncing”, jumped on the bounce craze and made a few bucks IMO

I’m not one of those people that go out looking for bouncing corals though. I’m sure others feel differently

 

[derek_SR]

So I’m wondering what the verdict is for these CE “Bounce” zoas counting as bonus or regular. It was decided they have to be bouncing, but since I don’t really know what that means for a zoa, and they’ll be closed up tomorrow I thought I’d show the ones I’m planning to bring and get input. Especially from @IOnceWasLegend, @Invictus, and those who will be at coral check in @B the Nano Reefer @derek_SR @a.little.hypertonic

This is a pick just now:

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I don’t know much about zoas so you can disregard the following BUT I bet you are the only person bringing those to the swap which signals bonus value in my eyes.

Plus they are cool lookin

 

[Alexx]

Are you guys considering Exosphere Zoa as ultra coral. I might have 2 frags

Exosphere Zoanthid- Stock Frag 3 Polyp

Unique Corals Aqua-cultured, healthy and colorful! Tank hardened. Originally found and named by collector Albert Manduca exosphere's have quickly become one of the hottest corals in the game. With a fast growth rate and a bright green and black galaxy esq look it's no wonder they're highly...

uniquecorals.com

 

[MarcosD]

Are you guys considering Exosphere Zoa as ultra coral. I might have 2 frags

Exosphere Zoanthid- Stock Frag 3 Polyp

Unique Corals Aqua-cultured, healthy and colorful! Tank hardened. Originally found and named by collector Albert Manduca exosphere's have quickly become one of the hottest corals in the game. With a fast growth rate and a bright green and black galaxy esq look it's no wonder they're highly...

uniquecorals.com

It’s not. It was bonus last time but it got removed. I think it’s too common in the club

 

[MichaelB]

It’s not. It was bonus last time but it got removed. I think it’s too common in the club

Mine melted i wouldn't object to you bringing some though one of the more awesome zoas imo.

Like looking at the stars

@Alexx

 

[MarcosD]

Mine melted i wouldn't object to you bringing some though one of the more awesome zoas imo.

Like looking at the stars

@Alexx

I got a frag from @Darkxerox at the last frag swap. I’m bringing one

 

[Klems]

Rock flower anemone....

 

[derek_SR]

No need to discuss now, but logging some thoughts while they are still fresh -

Oregon Tort should go from Ultra -> bonus (I know I originally pushed for it to be ultra, but there's just too much of it IMO). My bad.
Beach Bum monti should go from bonus -> regular (tons of it)
Magician Zoa from bonus -> regular (tons of it)
WWC Heartbreaker from regular -> bonus or even ultra (I actually checked this in and gave a bonus sticker for it - @SFREEF3R needed 1 more bonus to earn a ticket, and it was well deserved. I picked this up myself in one of the later rounds - a crime it made past the first!
Manila Spy from regular -> bonus? This is a special coral, and several people asked me about it saying they were bummed they missed it. Yet it was still sitting over on the table, available! I think because it had no sticker, nobody noticed it. It does grow pretty fast and easy (for me, anyway) so I dunno.

This is just based on my own opinion of what I saw - others should chime in.

I think the new acro rules were good - only a couple smoothskins earned tickets (Hawkins echinata) and I don't think a single random tenuis even showed up, so I feel good about keeping the "any smoothskin" and "any tenuis" rules in place. I loved having a dedicated acro table and think the new rules helped drive some contributions here.

Also - discussed an alternative to the bonus rounds entirely with @ReyDeFarts , so maybe that's something worth considering also. I think he made a compelling argument.

 

[MichaelB]

No need to discuss now, but logging some thoughts while they are still fresh -

Oregon Tort should go from Ultra -> bonus (I know I originally pushed for it to be ultra, but there's just too much of it IMO). My bad.
Beach Bum monti should go from bonus -> regular (tons of it)
Magician Zoa from bonus -> regular (tons of it)
WWC Heartbreaker from regular -> bonus or even ultra (I actually checked this in and gave a bonus sticker for it - @SFREEF3R needed 1 more bonus to earn a ticket, and it was well deserved. I picked this up myself

This is just based on my own opinion of what I saw - others should chime in.

I think the new acro rules were good - only a couple smoothskins earned tickets (Hawkins echinata) and I don't think a single random tenuis even showed up, so I feel good about keeping the "any smoothskin" and "any tenuis" rules in place. I loved having a dedicated acro table and think the new rules helped drive some contributions here.

Also - discussed an alternative to the bonus rounds entirely with @ReyDeFarts , so maybe that's something worth considering also. I think he made a compelling argument.

Just piggy backing here I saw ton of hallie berry zoas as well. I would rather see exospheres or others returned or new ones added to the list. Mostly hallie berry and magicians on the zoa table, far exceeding other types.

 

[B the Nano Reefer]

Agree w/ @derek_SR and @MichaelB

I think in terms of zoas we should take off Bozo’s Birthday, CoralExotic Bounce Zoa, Everlasting Gobstopper and magicians.

I think we should add LSOH to ultra. And add Jedi mind tricks to bonus (I’ve seen these in some tank journals of members, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen these at a recent swap). They’re nice, very GMK-esque.

I’d be happy to work on the zoa list generally (alone or with other members) ahead of the next swap if that would be helpful.

 

[CaseyP]

I saw my lonely gold hammer and others in the later rounds hah maybe consider them regular now since they're widely available and already had.

Really surprised by the Oregon torts in the later rounds too. Blue corals just ain't as cool with today's bluer lights

 

[MarcosD]

I saw my lonely gold hammer and others in the later rounds hah maybe consider them regular now since they're widely available and already had.

Really surprised by the Oregon torts in the later rounds too. Blue corals just ain't as cool with today's bluer lights

I didn’t see it or I would’ve taken the gold hammer. Although I have a lot of them already lol. I brought one and it was gone in the bonus or first round because I didn’t see it anymore