- Name:
Flaming Sunset Blasto
(View AKA's) - Family: Mussidae
- Species: Blastomussa
- Scientific Name: Blastomussa sp
General info about Flaming Sunset 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 Flaming Sunset Blasto, they are predominatly colored violet with red mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Flaming Sunset 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
Flaming Sunset Blasto Diet & Nutrition
The priamry nourishment of the Flaming Sunset 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 Flaming Sunset Blasto
A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Flaming Sunset Blasto. They need to be set at the bottom level of the tank.
Flow / Lighting Requirements for Flaming Sunset Blasto
The Flaming Sunset Blasto requires moderate lighting and low water flow.
Flaming Sunset Blasto Origin
The Flaming Sunset Blasto can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean, particularly in Japan, Malaysia, Polynesia and Australia.
Caution Should be Taken with Flaming Sunset Blasto
You have nothing to worry about Flaming Sunset Blasto. They have a peaceful behaviour and do not attack even if there is a nearby coral.
How to Acclimate Flaming Sunset Blasto
Flaming Sunset 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 |
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| Flaming Sunset 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 Flaming Sunset Blasto, they are predominatly colored violet with red mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Flaming Sunset Blasto:
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Changed by users
| Submitted Date | Submitted By | Status | Action |
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| 2019-10-16 17:23:31 | PalaciosAn | Approved |