Blastomussa wellsi
pH
8.1 - 8.4
Temperature
24° - 27 °C
Max size
15 cm
Min tank
100 L
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A fleshy-polyped LPS that does best in lower light and gentle flow, unlike most stonies. Peaceful toward neighbours, making it useful on a shaded lower ledge.
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Everything you need to keep Blastomussa Coral healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 100L aquarium suits Blastomussa Coral. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 8.1–8.4 and 24–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Blastomussa Coral is photosynthetic; benefits from target feeding. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Blastomussa Coral is generally peaceful; no sweepers. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful; no sweepers tankmates in invertebrates. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Blastomussa Coral vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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