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