Black Hole Sun Blasto

Blastomussa sp

Saltwater Coral Species Group: Blastomussa Family: Mussidae

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About Black Hole Sun 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 Black Hole Sun Blasto, they are predominatly colored red with dark violet mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Black Hole Sun 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 priamry nourishment of the Black Hole Sun 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 Black Hole Sun Blasto. They need to be set at the bottom level of the tank.

Breeding & spawning

The Black Hole Sun Blasto requires moderate lighting and low water flow.

Origination

The Black Hole Sun 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 Black Hole Sun Blasto. They have a peaceful behaviour and do not attack even if there is a nearby coral.

Acclimation process

Black Hole Sun Blasto are a marine species. Therefore, salinity must be entirely maintained at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.

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