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