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Blue Raven Blastomussa Merletti

Name: Blue Raven Blastomussa Merletti
Brand: Coral Stop
Price: 38.99 USD
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Care Requirements

Care Level

Easy

Lighting

Low

Water Flow

Low to Medium

Placement

Middle to Lower Levels

Temperament

Peaceful

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The Blue Raven Blastomussa Merletti is a fast-growing Blasto featuring bright red polyps with contrasting dark blue mouths. It typically grows faster than Blastomussa wellsi, making it a great choice for quickly developing a colorful colony. Each frag will include approximately 4–7 heads mounted on an approximately 3/4" frag plug.

Blastomussa Coral (Blastomussa spp.)

Lighting Requirements: Low

Water Flow: Low to Medium

Care Level: Easy

Placement: Middle to Lower Levels

Temperament: Peaceful

Blastomussa Coral is a striking and hardy LPS coral known for its vibrant, fleshy polyps that can display a wide range of colors, including reds, pinks, greens, and purples. These polyps often form dense clusters, creating a visually stunning and eye-catching effect in the aquarium. Due to its vibrant coloration and ease of care, Blastomussa is a popular choice for both beginners and experienced reef keepers.

Blastomussa thrives in low lighting and low to medium water flow, which helps to keep its polyps extended and healthy. Although it relies on photosynthesis through its symbiotic zooxanthellae, it will benefit from occasional feedings of small plankton or coral foods, which can enhance its growth and coloration, particularly in low-nutrient tanks.

This coral is peaceful and can be placed near other non-aggressive species without risk of stinging or aggression. It’s important to provide enough space for Blastomussa to expand and grow, as it may become stressed if placed too close to other corals.