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Blastomussa Vivida
IntermediateBlastomussa vivida
A Blastomussa described as a new species by Benzoni and colleagues in 2014. Colonies consist of corallites that rise from a common base and separate as they grow, and the species is known for vivid red and green colouring. Japan supplies the most records.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
24〜26℃
Size
Colonies to around 10-20 cm across
Diet
Mainly nutrition from symbiotic zooxanthellae, supplemented with meaty coral foods offered at night.
About
Blastomussa vivida was described in 2014 by Benzoni, Arrigoni and Hoeksema. It was separated as a distinct species during a review of material previously assigned to the genus, using both skeletal morphology and molecular data. The specimen records aggregated by GBIF are dominated by Japan, followed by New Caledonia and Malaysia, with further records from Fiji, Brunei, Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the Philippines. Colonies consist of corallites that rise from a common base and separate as they grow, and the corallites are larger than those of B. merleti. Colours are vivid, running through red, orange and green, and specimens with contrasting oral discs are favoured in the trade. Husbandry follows the rest of the genus: moderate light, low flow and placement low in the tank. As a scleractinian it is on CITES Appendix II.
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Size of the Blastomussa Vivida
The Blastomussa Vivida grows to Colonies to around 10-20 cm across.
Temperature & humidity for the Blastomussa Vivida
The ideal temperature for the Blastomussa Vivida is 24〜26℃.
Basic Info
Origin
Japan, New Caledonia, Malaysia, Fiji, Brunei, Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the Philippines
Size
Colonies to around 10-20 cm across
Temperature
24〜26℃
Diet
Care Specifications
- Carbonate (KH)
- 8–12 dKH
- Water Temp.
- 24–26℃
- Specific Gravity
- 1.023–1.025
- Salinity
- 33–35 ppt
- Calcium (Ca)
- 380–450 ppm
- Magnesium (Mg)
- 1200–1400 ppm
LPSLight: Medium (PAR 50-150)Flow: LowPlacement: Bottom
Sources: LiveAquaria / AlgaeBarn: Calcium Supplementation / WoRMS (World Register of Marine Species)
References & Sources
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The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Blastomussa vivida Benzoni, Arrigoni & Hoeksema, 2014
Authority databases: WoRMS
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
CITES Appendix II
Sources: CITES Appendix II (Scleractinia spp. listed as an order)
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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