{"title":"Blastomussa Merletti","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"vivids-appleberry-blasto-merletti-coral","title":"Vivid's Appleberry Blastomussa Merletti Coral","description":"\u003ch4\u003eHow to Care for Appleberry Blasto Coral:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(written by Dave Burr)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppleberry 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement: \u003c\/strong\u003eMount 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding: \u003c\/strong\u003eAlthough 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting \u0026amp; Flow Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate (PAR 120-250) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggressiveness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blastomussa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u0026lt;10ppm, Phosphates, \u0026lt; .10ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Chemistry: \u003c\/strong\u003eIt is important that proper calcium (420-440 ppm), alkalinity (8-9.5 dkh - run it 7-8 if you are carbon dosing) , and magnesium levels (1260-1350 ppm) are maintained. Raising magnesium levels gradually up to 1400-1600 ppm can help to combat algae outbreaks, just keep CA and Alk in line as you raise the Mg. Nitrates should be below 10 ppm and phosphates should be below .10 ppm. We recommend doing a water change when Nitrate levels rise to 10 ppm. It is important to replace your phosphate media when phosphates rise to .10 ppm. Media Reactors make the most efficient use of your phosphate media by fluidizing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid Aquariums uses and recommends dosing pumps to automate the dosing of additives and keep your levels more constant. A dosing pump can alleviate the chore of manually dosing your aquarium with Ca, Alk, \u0026amp; Mg 2,3, or 4 times per week and will benefit your aquarium by keeping your levels constant through frequent small additions of Ca, Alk, \u0026amp; Mg. Our tanks all progressed when we switched from 3 manual dosings per week to 70 automatic dosings per week and we got a lot more work done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Blastomussa Merletti","offers":[{"title":"1 polyp frag","offer_id":30699002331221,"sku":"","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 polyp frag","offer_id":30699002363989,"sku":"","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 polyp frag","offer_id":42200797151317,"sku":null,"price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 polyp frag","offer_id":42200797184085,"sku":null,"price":55.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/3388\/products\/AppleberryBlastoMerletti_788439b9-1f00-4873-9d19-6e770b33d271.jpg?v=1647121278"}],"url":"https:\/\/vividaquariums.com\/collections\/blastomussa-merletti\/50-75.oembed","provider":"Vivid Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}