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