Blastomussa coral
They live in colonies, which are made up of a few corallites, each with its own soft polyp. The mantle goes from the polyp over the corallite wall and hides the bony structure below. The corallites have a width of 9 to 14 mm (0.35 to 0.55 in). There are no teeth on the septa, and they are small and flat. Some make it to the columella, which is in the middle of the calyx. The dark red, green, gray, or blue color of this coral makes it stand out, and the mouth discs often make them stand out even more.
Where Blasto Corals Come From
If you want to see these corals in the wild, you might want to dive in the Pacific Ocean coral reefs around Australia. It is best for Blastomussa corals to live in shallow water near coral reefs, where they can get some light to feed the zooxanthellae that live inside the coral. This type of coral is also called a Pineapple Coral or a Swollen Brain Coral. People sometimes mistake them for Brain Coral, but they look more fleshy and can swell up when they get wet to make more surface area open to light.
Blasto Corals: How They Look
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The range of colors in these corals is amazing, and many tank fans like them because they come in so many colors and pattern combinations. They come in blue, red, purple, green, and brown, and a single polyp will often show more than one color.
As I already said, I have different bright green cores and purple edges. As the blue lights shine on it, the green color really jumps out. At night, it gives off a shimmering glow. Look at this shot of my Blasto coral.
I already said that they are sometimes called Pineapple Coral, and it’s easy to see why. It only needs a few leaves to grow on top. Some fans might think it’s Brain Coral because it looks a lot like that plant.
Making sure there is enough room around a blasto coral is important because it will grow into a big group of polyps. In just 4 months, my Blasto almost doubled in size, so I had to move it away from corals that are more likely to hurt it.
How to Take Care of Blasto Corals
The following knowledge is very important to remember:
Needs for Lighting
Blasto Coral doesn’t need a lot of light in general. It’s best to put it somewhere with mild lighting and move it if it doesn’t look right.
I put my Blasto high in my tank so it gets a lot of light because it really liked it there. It was getting hurt by my Torch Coral’s long limbs, so I had to move it away from them. This is where you can read about it.
Flow of Water
Put your Blasto Coral somewhere that will get a modest flow of water. Stay away from strong flow, as it can close up the polyps and keep the coral from getting the nutrients it needs.
Being fed
Animals called Zooxanthellae live in the Blasto Coral and use sunlight to make food. It doesn’t need to be fed, but spot-feeding it things that are good for filter-feeding animals can help. The Blasto can get nutrients from the moving water, so it’s important to put it where the flow is modest.
In short
I adore my Blastomussa Coral. With the blue lights on, it really makes my tank stand out with its bright color. You should definitely think about adding one of these beautiful corals to your reef because they are easy to take care of and generally calm.
