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| Pineapple Coral

| Branched Cup Coral

General info about Blastomussa M

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 Blastomussa M, they are predominatly colored red with violet mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Blastomussa M:

  • 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

Blastomussa M Diet & Nutrition

The priamry nourishment of the Blastomussa M 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 Blastomussa M

A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Blastomussa M. They need to be set at the bottom level of the tank.

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Blastomussa M

The Blastomussa M requires moderate lighting and low water flow.

Blastomussa M Origin

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

Caution Should be Taken with Blastomussa M

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

How to Acclimate Blastomussa M

Blastomussa M are a marine species. Therefore, salinity must be entirely maintained at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.

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Blastomussa M Blastomussa Mussidae Blastomussa merleti

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 Blastomussa M, they are predominatly colored red with violet mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Blastomussa M:

  • 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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