Red Blasto
Blastomussa sp
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About Red Blasto
General information
In general, the Blastomussa corals has many small corallites that is usually swollen and round in shape. When the polyps are out, the entire colony will look similar to a mushroom anemone.
For the Red Blasto, they are entirely colored red. This are the water parameters for cultivating Red Blasto:
- 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
Diet & nutrition
The primary nourishment of the Red Blasto is provided by the symbiotic zooxanthllae living within its tissues. But on top of this, we recommend you still do supplemental feeding by adding mysis or brine shrimp.
Determining sex
A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Red Blasto. They need to be set at the bottom level of the tank.
Breeding & spawning
The Red Blasto requires moderate lighting and low water flow.
Origination
The Red Blasto can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean, particularly in Japan, Malaysia, Polynesia and Australia.
Cautions
You have nothing to worry about Red Blasto. They have a peaceful behaviour and do not attack even if there is a nearby coral.
Acclimation process
Red Blasto are a marine species. Therefore, salinity must be entirely maintained at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
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