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General info about Red Blastomussa Wellsi

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 Red Blastomussa Wellsi, they are predominatly colored red with green mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Red Blastomussa Wellsi:

  • 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

Red Blastomussa Wellsi Diet & Nutrition

The primary nourishment of the Red Blastomussa Wellsi 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 Red Blastomussa Wellsi

A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Red Blastomussa Wellsi. They need to be set at the bottom level of the tank.

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Red Blastomussa Wellsi

The Red Blastomussa Wellsi requires moderate lighting and low water flow.

Red Blastomussa Wellsi Origin

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

Caution Should be Taken with Red Blastomussa Wellsi

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

How to Acclimate Red Blastomussa Wellsi

Red Blastomussa Wellsi are a marine species. Therefore, salinity must be entirely maintained at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.

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Red Blastomussa Wellsi 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 Red Blastomussa Wellsi, they are predominatly colored red with green mouth. This are the water parameters for cultivating Red Blastomussa Wellsi:

  • 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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