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| Burning Sun Blastomussa

General info about Burning Sun Blasto

In general, the Blastomussa corals have many small corallites that are usually swollen and round in shape. When the polyps are out, the entire colony will look similar to a mushroom anemone.

  • 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

Burning Sun Blasto Diet & Nutrition

The primary nourishment of the Burning Sun Blasto is provided by the symbiotic zooxanthellae living within its tissues. But on top of this, we recommend you still do supplemental feeding by adding mysis or brine shrimp.

Fragging / Propagating Burning Sun Blasto

A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Burning Sun Blasto. They need to be set at the bottom level of the tank.

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Burning Sun Blasto

The Burning Sun Blasto requires moderate lighting and low water flow.

Caution Should be Taken with Burning Sun Blasto

You have nothing to worry about Burning Sun Blasto. They have a peaceful behavior and do not attack even if there is a nearby coral.

How to Acclimate Burning Sun Blasto

Burning Sun Blasto is a marine species. Therefore, salinity must be entirely maintained at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.

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Burning Sun Blasto Blastomussa Mussidae Blastomussa sp

In general, the Blastomussa corals have many small corallites that are usually swollen and round in shape. When the polyps are out, the entire colony will look similar to a mushroom anemone.

  • 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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