{"product_id":"red-green-blasto-coral","title":"Red \u0026 Green Blasto Coral","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed \u0026amp; Green Blasto Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed \u0026amp; Green Blasto Coral (Blastomussa sp.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a colourful LPS coral featuring fleshy polyps with a striking combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered and green colouration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its bold contrast and rounded, inflated polyps make it a fantastic choice for adding colour and texture to the lower areas of a reef aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlastos are particularly popular with reef keepers because they provide impressive colour without requiring intense lighting or high water flow. Once settled, the individual polyps can inflate considerably, creating a full and vibrant appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlastomussa sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blasto Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoral Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LPS (Large Polyp Stony)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to moderate, indirect flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lower areas of the aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Photosynthetic, benefits from occasional target feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlasto Corals generally perform best under \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elower to moderate lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with gentle water movement. Avoid strong direct flow, as this can prevent the fleshy polyps from fully expanding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough primarily photosynthetic, Blastos respond well to occasional target feeding with appropriately sized coral foods or small meaty foods such as mysis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow enough room around the colony for its polyps to fully inflate, and maintain stable reef parameters – particularly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealkalinity, calcium and magnesium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – to support healthy growth and skeletal development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67557152817229,"sku":null,"price":139.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/Red_GreenBlastoCoral.webp?v=1790727364","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/red-green-blasto-coral","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}