- Name:
Barney Blasto
(View AKA's) - Family: Mussidae
- Species: Blastomussa
- Scientific Name: Blastomussa sp
General info about Barney 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 Barney Blasto Colony, they are predominatly colored violet with green mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Barney Blasto Colony:
- 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
Barney Blasto Diet & Nutrition
The priamry nourishment of the Barney Blasto Colony 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 Barney Blasto
A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Barney Blasto Colony. They need to be set at the bottom level of the tank.
Flow / Lighting Requirements for Barney Blasto
The Barney Blasto Colony requires moderate lighting and low water flow.
Barney Blasto Origin
The Barney Blasto Colony can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean, particularly in Japan, Malaysia, Polynesia and Australia.
Caution Should be Taken with Barney Blasto
You have nothing to worry about Barney Blasto Colony. They have a peaceful behaviour and do not attack even if there is a nearby coral.
How to Acclimate Barney Blasto
Barney Blasto Colony are a marine species. Therefore, salinity must be entirely maintained at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
Original Detail
| Name | Species | Family | Scientific Name | More Detail | Added by |
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| Barney Blasto | Blastomussa | Mussidae | Blastomussa sp | 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 Barney Blasto Colony, they are predominatly colored violet with green mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Barney Blasto Colony:
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Changed by users
| Submitted Date | Submitted By | Status | Action |
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| 2019-10-16 16:43:39 | PalaciosAn | Approved |