Blasto Corals are easy to keep and grow well in most reef aquariums. They are a great choice for adding a splash of color to lower flow, lower light areas of your reef aquarium.

Placement: Mount the Appleberry Blasto Coral using IC gel glue, or putty, on an exposed rock or ledge in the lower two- thirds of the aquarium where they will receive low to moderate currents and low to moderate lighting.

Feeding: Although symbiotic algae called zooxanthellae hosted within them supply most of their nutritional requirements through photosynthesis they do benefit from supplemental feedings of mysis shrimp, or finely chopped meaty foods.

Lighting & Flow Requirements: The Appleberry Blasto Coral requires moderate water flow and low to moderate lighting (PAR 120-250). T5’s, Metal Halides, or LED’s can all grow Leather Corals when the proper PAR levels are provided. We recommend a 14-20K color spectrum for best coloration.

Care Level: Easy 
Lighting Requirements: Low to moderate (PAR 120-250) 
Water Flow: Low to moderate 
Aggressiveness: Peaceful 
Range: Australia 
Family: Blastomussa
Water Conditions: 75-80° F; sg 1.024-1.026 (1.025 is ideal); pH 8.1-8.4 Ca 420-440 ppm, Alk 8-9.5 dKH, Mg 1260-1350, Nitrates <10ppm, Phosphates, < .10ppm