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Orange Blastomussa

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Orange Blastomussa coral is a Large Polyp Stony (LPS) coral has fleshy polyps that extend from a calcareous skeleton. The Blastomussa coral is considered a good starter coral for new reef-keepers as it is relatively an undemanding coral. This coral has bright orange skirt body and neon light blue center mouth. We have multiple sizes of Blastomussa coral average at approximately 1-1.5″.

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Orange Blastomussa coral is a Large Polyp Stony (LPS) coral has fleshy polyps that extend from a calcareous skeleton. The Blastomussa coral is considered a good starter coral for new reef-keepers as it is relatively an undemanding coral. This coral has bright orange skirt body and neon light blue center mouth. We have multiple sizes of Blastomussa coral average at approximately 1-1.5″.

Information

This Australian beauty has extraordinarily large polyps, and grows in fused, tubular clusters. Mantles can be various shades of purple, gray, orange, pink, red and green.

Once established, the Blastomussa Coral is moderately hardy, especially in an established reef aquarium. It does best in areas with low water flow and moderate light levels. It has no sweeper tentacles and is generally peaceful. Therefore, it may be placed near other peaceful corals or invertebrates.

Lighting

Blastomussa are one of the few corals that appreciate very dim light. We have seen them expand better and take on much more vibrant colors under subdued lighting while struggling greatly under bright lights. When overexposed portions of their polyp may become unnaturally inflated or even develop bubbles inside their flesh. If you have a reef tank with modest lighting, Blastomussa may be right up your alley.

Water Flow

Moderate water movement is recommended. Blastomussa do not seem particularly picky on the type of flow they receive. We have kept them in both low and strong flow reef aquariums without significant differences in health. 

Feeding

The Blastomussa genus, like other LPS corals, have developed several feeding strategies. Through a symbiotic relationship with a marine algae, known as zooxanthellae, they receive some of their nutrients. They also capture planktonic organisms, food particles from the water column, and can absorb dissolved organic matter. This coral also benefits from the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water column.