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