Difference between revisions of "Blastomussa merletti"
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|name = Blastomussa Coral | |name = Blastomussa Coral | ||
|image = Blasto1.jpg | |image = Blasto1.jpg | ||
|caption = Blastomussa Coral | |caption = Blastomussa Coral | ||
|species = ''Blastomussa merletti'' | |species = ''Blastomussa merletti'' | ||
| − | |difficulty = | + | |difficulty= M |
| − | |light_needs = | + | |min_tank_size= |
| − | | | + | |min_tank_size_unit= |
| + | |max_height= | ||
| + | |height_units= | ||
| + | |max_width= | ||
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| + | |light_needs= m | ||
| + | |growth_rate= | ||
| + | |min_sg=1.023 | ||
| + | |max_sg=1.025 | ||
| + | |min_ph=8.1 | ||
| + | |max_ph=8.4 | ||
| + | |min_temperature=72 | ||
| + | |max_temperature=78 | ||
| + | |temperature_units=F | ||
| + | |min_water_hardness=8 | ||
| + | |max_water_hardness=12 | ||
| + | |availability= | ||
| + | |min_life_span= | ||
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| + | |habitat= | ||
| + | |captive_bred= | ||
| + | |water_flow=L | ||
| + | |temperament =P | ||
|placement = Midground | |placement = Midground | ||
| − | | | + | |color = Green, Pink |
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== Identification == | == Identification == | ||
:Can be confused with Brain Corals and some Mushroom Corals. It has many round swollen discs that when open, resemble a Mushroom Anemone. | :Can be confused with Brain Corals and some Mushroom Corals. It has many round swollen discs that when open, resemble a Mushroom Anemone. | ||
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| + | == Pictures == | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | Image:Blastomussa Merletti Red.jpg | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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*[http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/c50005.htm Fish Profiles] | *[http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/profiles/c50005.htm Fish Profiles] | ||
*[http://aquariumfishshop.com/coral/brain Brain Coral Profile & Sales] | *[http://aquariumfishshop.com/coral/brain Brain Coral Profile & Sales] | ||
| + | *[http://aquariumdepot.com/blastomussa-merletti-coral-blastomussa-merletti Aquarium Depot] | ||
| + | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTqwtvOsqbk AquariumDepot.com Video of LPS Corals] | ||
[[Category:Coral (Saltwater)]] | [[Category:Coral (Saltwater)]] | ||
[[Category:Coral (LPS)]] | [[Category:Coral (LPS)]] | ||
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Blastomussa Coral
Blastomussa Coral
Blastomussa merletti
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
Midground
Green, Pink
Contents
Alternative names[edit]
- Blastomussa Coral, Branched Cup Coral, Pipe Coral, Swollen Brain Coral, Pineapple Coral
Tank compatibility[edit]
- A peaceful coral that should not be kept with fish or invertebrates that may nip it, nor with any other corals that may sting it with their long sweeping tentacles.
Diet[edit]
- This coral contains the symbiotic algae zooxanthellae from which it receives the majority of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis. It generally does not require any supplemental feedings but may pick up any other micro-plankton or foods designed for other tank invertebrates.
Environment Specifics[edit]
- This coral is hardy but does best in an established tank. It prefers a low water current and a medium light level, so does best in the middle regions of the tank depending on the lighting.
Identification[edit]
- Can be confused with Brain Corals and some Mushroom Corals. It has many round swollen discs that when open, resemble a Mushroom Anemone.
