Micromussa

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Micromussa

Introduction

Micromussa is a genus of coral that has been newly discovered in the reef aquarium hobby. This is a small genus of coral that resemble a cross between Acanthastrea and Favia. The polyps are usually close in size to Blastomussa merletti. Micromussa is popular because of it's typically bright colors and that it is a more rare relative of Acanthastrea which is its self rare and popular.

Common Names

Micromussa. This coral could easily be misidentified and labeled as a Favia, Blastomussa merletti, or even an Acanthastrea lordhownesis.

Scientific Names

Micromussa

Hardiness

Micromussa are fairly easy.

Flow

Micromussa appreciate medium strenght variable flow.

Lighting

Medium strength flourescent lighting is adequate for micromussa spp.

Placement

Micromussa should be placed upright in reefs with medium light or placed so that they get indirect light in well lit reefs. Also place the coral so that it gets medium strenght turbulent/variable flow.

Feeding

It is not necessary to feed Micromussa but seeing as it is so expensive it may not be a bad idea to feed it so that it grows faster. Meaty foods such as Mysis and Cyclops are good food for Micromussa.

Propagation

Micromussa spp. are fast growers. Feeding them meaty foods to supplement their diet is a good way to get them to grow faster. Once the Micromussa is large enough to frag it would be smart to use a Dremel with a diamond bit blade.

Aggression

Low, medium, high, special notes

Availability

Extremely rare

Other Issues

Common diseases, predators, or other notes on the coral

   Originally contributed by Barry Katz of Kanuha Corals

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