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| Pineapple Coral

| Branched Cup Coral

General info about Merletti 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 Merletti Blasto, they are predominatly colored red with green mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Merletti 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

Merletti Blasto Diet & Nutrition

The primary nourishment of the Merletti 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 Merletti Blasto

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

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Merletti Blasto

The Merletti Blasto requires moderate lighting and low water flow.

Merletti Blasto Origin

The Merletti Blasto can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean, particularly in Japan, Malaysia, Polynesia and Australia.

Caution Should be Taken with Merletti Blasto

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

How to Acclimate Merletti Blasto

Merletti Blasto are a marine species. Therefore, salinity must be entirely maintained at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.

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Merletti Blasto Blastomussa Mussidae Blastomussa 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 Merletti Blasto, they are predominatly colored red with green mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Merletti 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
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