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Blastomussa
BeginnerA beautiful LPS coral with densely packed large polyps. Popular for vivid red and green colorations.
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperature
24〜27℃
Lifespan
10+ years
Size
5-20cm
Diet
Photosynthesis, Liquid food
About
Blastomussa is a genus of large-polyp stony corals (family Plesiastreidae) distributed across Indo-Pacific reef slopes and lagoons. Dense clusters of round polyps, each 2–3 cm in diameter, display vivid combinations of red, green, purple, and blue. Polyps expand dramatically at night, revealing a texture quite different from their daytime appearance. Care is relatively straightforward: low to moderate lighting (50–150 PAR), gentle indirect flow, and stable water parameters (24–27°C, KH 8–10, Ca 400–420 ppm) support healthy growth. Regular target feeding with brine shrimp or mysis shrimp intensifies coloration. Colonies propagate naturally by budding, and fragging is easily accomplished. Their affordability, color variety, and forgiving nature make Blastomussa an excellent gateway coral for new reef keepers.
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Basic Info
Origin
Indo-Pacific coral reefs, reef slopes, and lagoons
Lifespan
10+ years
Size
5-20cm
Temperature
24〜27℃
Diet
Photosynthesis, Liquid food
Care Guide
Lighting
弱〜中程度の光量で育つ
Notes
Care Specifications
- Carbonate (KH)
- 8–12 dKH
- Water Temp.
- 24–27℃
- Specific Gravity
- 1.023–1.025
- Salinity
- 33–35 ppt
- Calcium (Ca)
- 400–450 ppm
- Magnesium (Mg)
- 1280–1350 ppm
LPSLight: Low (PAR 30-50)Flow: LowPlacement: Bottom
Sources: AlgaeBarn: SPS/LPS care (PAR/flow) / AlgaeBarn: Water Parameters 101
References & Sources
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Regulations & Conservation Status
CITES 附属書II
イシサンゴ目(Blastomussa, Plesiastreidae)。CITES 附属書II。
Sources: DOC NZ / CITES-listed corals (Scleractinia spp. = App. II)
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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