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