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