Fireburst Blastomussa Welssi
Quick Stats
- Care Level: Moderate
- Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
- Colour Form: Rich Red with Vibrant Orange Mouths
- Water Conditions: 24-26°C, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
- Family: Mussidae
- Lighting: Low to Moderate
- Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Amino Acids, Trace Elements
- Water Flow: Low to Moderate
- Placement: Middle to Lower
Overview
The Fireburst Blasto is a rare Blastomussa welssii from Indonesia, featuring stunning rich red coloration with striking vibrant orange mouths that create an eye-catching display in any reef aquarium. This rare specimen is a true showstopper, perfect for collectors seeking a unique, high-impact coral. Its vivid colours bring both warmth and vibrancy to your tank, making it a must-have for any enthusiast.
Care & Feeding
The Fireburst Blasto thrives in low to moderate lighting and prefers gentle to moderate water flow to maintain its beautiful colours and form. Though it is primarily photosynthetic, it can benefit from occasional target feeding with mysis shrimp or zooplankton, promoting healthy growth and intensifying its natural colouration.
Maintaining stable alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium levels is essential to support the Fireburst Blasto's vibrant hues and overall health.
Optimal Parameters
- Alkalinity (dKH): 8-12
- Calcium (Ca): 380-450 ppm
- Magnesium (Mg): 1250-1350 ppm
- Nitrate (NO3): 5-15 ppm
- Phosphate (PO4): 0.03-0.08 ppm
Placement
Place the Fireburst Blasto in the middle to lower areas of your tank, where it can receive the appropriate lighting and water flow to allow its colours to fully shine.
Add the rare and stunning Fireburst Blasto to your reef tank and enjoy its unique beauty and fiery colours that are sure to captivate any viewer.