Blastomussa

Blastomussa Coral Care Tips:

Category: LPS

Care Level: Intermediate

Diet: Light, Reef Roids, Brine Shrimp, Mysis Shrimp

Temperament: Peaceful

Tank Placement: Low – Middle

Lighting: Moderate

Water flow: Low

Colours: Red and Purple

The Blastomussa Coral is a red and purple LPS coral that has an intermediate care level. This corals scientific name is Blastomussa Welsi. This coral is often referred to as “Blasto’s”. There are two common Blastomussa species, one has larger polyps than the other. Blastomussa Welsi has larger polyps than seen on Blastomussa Merletti. Blastomussa corals do not require but will benefit from feedings of coral food (reef roids), brine shrimp and or mysis shrimp. They are considered peaceful since their sweeper polyps do not extend much further than the base of the corals. Blastomussa corals should be placed in the lower to middle sections of the tank. They should be provided with moderate lighting and a low water flow.