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General info about Indo Green Blasto

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 Indo Green Blasto, they are predominatly colored purple with neon green mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Indo Green 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

Indo Green Blasto Diet & Nutrition

The priamry nourishment of the Indo Green 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.

Fragging / Propagating Indo Green Blasto

A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Indo Green Blasto. They need to be set at the bottom level of the tank.

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Indo Green Blasto

The Indo Green Blasto requires moderate lighting and low water flow.

Indo Green Blasto Origin

The Indo Green Blasto can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean, particularly in Japan, Malaysia, Polynesia and Australia.

Caution Should be Taken with Indo Green Blasto

You have nothing to worry about Indo Green Blasto. They have a peaceful behaviour and do not attack even if there is a nearby coral.

How to Acclimate Indo Green Blasto

Indo Green Blasto are a marine species. Therefore, salinity must be entirely maintained at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.

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Name Species Family Scientific Name More Detail Added by
Indo Green Blasto Blastomussa Mussidae Blastomussa wellsi

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 Indo Green Blasto, they are predominatly colored purple with neon green mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Indo Green 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
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