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[edit] Blastomussa Difficulty: Easy Light: Low-Medium Aggression: Not aggressive Hardiness: Very Hardy Growth Rate: Very slow Availability: Somewhat common; Some rare color morphs

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Introduction

Blastomussa is a favorite genus of coral for many reef hobbyists. There are only two members in this genus, Blastomussa wellsi, which have relatively large flat polyps and Blastomussa merleti which has phaceloid polyps. These two species are immensely popular right now. Blastomussa are forgiving and prosper best without expensive lights and powerful pumps. Additionally, many Blastomussa have some bright colors including, red, pink, maroon, green, blue, and purple.

Common Names

Blasto, Blastomussa, wellsi, merletti

Scientific Names

Blastomussa

Hardiness

Blastomussa are generally considered easy. They are undemanding and are unlikely to fall victim to any particular disease.

Flow

Blastomussa do best in tanks with low to medium water flow.

Lighting

Blastomussa do best with low to medium lighting, although they can often be acclimated just fine to Metal Halide.

Placement

Place Blastomussa on rock substrate where they do not get excessive light or water flow.

Feeding

Blastomussa will do fine without supplemental feedings, but it is a good idea to feed them meaty foods such as Mysis shrimp or small pieces of silversides, or shell fish.

Propagation

Even with supplemental feeding, Blastomussa are very slow growers and so the opportunity to frag Blastomussa does not come often.

Predators

There are no known predators that target Blastomussa although many Butterfly fish and Angelfish love to eat meaty LPS such as Blastomussa.

FAQ

Commonly-asked questions regarding the coral.

   Originally contributed by Barry Katz of Kahuna Corals

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