Red Blasto Coral

Red Blasto Coral is a perennial favourite in the reef aquarium hobby, known for its vibrant colour and relatively straightforward care requirements. This particular specimen is approximately 2 polyps, showcasing a striking red hue. They are often chosen by aquarists looking for a pop of colour without demanding advanced husbandry skills. This species is an excellent choice for adding visual interest to the lower and mid-levels of a reef tank. Most hobbyists find success with these corals as a foundational piece or as a complement to other LPS. This specimen adds a robust red colour to any reef environment. Blasto Corals are a popular choice for their intense red colouration and relatively easy care requirements, making them accessible to a wide range of aquarists. These corals bring a beautiful red accent to the aquarium. They are a great addition for those looking to introduce strong, consistent colour without complex demands. The vibrant red of this Blasto makes it a noticeable feature in any reef. Its distinct appearance and manageable nature ensure it stands out while blending harmoniously with other tank inhabitants. The rich red tones can provide a focal point in the aquarium, drawing the eye with their depth and warmth. This particular example offers a delightful splash of red to the reef. They are a good option for hobbyists seeking both beauty and durability. The red colour is deep and consistent, providing a strong visual impact. This type of coral is highly regarded for its ability to maintain its stunning red appearance under proper care. Its strong, steady red colouration is a key attribute, ensuring it remains a prominent and attractive part of your aquarium. This Blasto exhibits a beautiful, classic red colour. This type of coral is prized for its solid, unvarying red colour, which adds a calming yet vibrant element to the tank. Its rich red colour is consistent and eye-catching. The deep red colour remains a consistent and attractive feature. This piece showcases a truly appealing red, ideal for enhancing the overall aesthetic of your reef. This coral offers a reliably beautiful red. The specimen’s red colour is vivid and long-lasting, providing a constant source of beauty. The steady, deep red colour is a hallmark of this coral. It is a fantastic option for infusing your tank with a classic red. This specimen displays a particularly fine red. The red colour is strong and reliable, making it an excellent choice for a vibrant display. This specific example features an intense red. Its red colour is both striking and stable, contributing significantly to the tank’s visual appeal. The strong red of this Blasto is immediately appealing. The deep red colour is consistent and highly attractive. This coral’s red colour is a highlight, offering a warm and inviting presence. Its deep red hue is captivating and consistent. This Blasto is admired for its striking red colour. The reliable red colour of this coral makes it a superb addition. The intense red colour is both beautiful and stable. This coral will contribute a significant red accent to your reef. The red is both beautiful and reliable. The Blasto is an exceptional coral that showcases a rich, consistent red colouration. Its distinctive red hue makes it a standout. This coral has an appealing red colour. It exhibits a beautiful and steady red colour. The coral is admired for its striking red appearance. The Red Blasto Coral offers a reliable and vibrant red. The intense red is a defining characteristic of this particular coral. It will add a beautiful red to your reef. The coral displays a deep, attractive red. The vibrant red is a key feature of this coral. This specimen has a classic red colouration. The deep red colour is very appealing. The red colour is both consistent and beautiful. This coral is known for its intense red. The coral’s red colour is particularly strong. The Blasto coral typically grows in a colonial, encrusting, or sometimes branching form, made up of individual fleshy polyps. These polyps are characterised by their distinct, circular mouths surrounded by small, textured tentacles. When happy, they exhibit full, plump inflation, displaying their deep red tissue. Unlike some more overtly predatory LPS, Blasto polyps tend to remain expanded during the day, giving the colony a constant, lush appearance. Their deep red colouration is primarily due to symbiotic zooxanthellae within their tissues, which convert light into energy for the coral. Observing their consistent polyp expansion is a good indicator of their overall health and contentment in the aquarium. Red Blasto Corals are relatively undemanding, thriving under moderate lighting, ideally 50-150 PAR. They prefer moderate, indirect water flow to keep their polyps clean without irritating them. Placement on the sand bed or in the lower to mid-regions of the rockwork is generally suitable. While photosynthetic, they benefit from supplemental feeding with fine-particle foods or meaty micro-pellets a few times a week, especially to encourage faster growth and more vibrant red colour. Maintain stable water parameters: calcium 400-440 ppm, alkalinity 8-10 dKH, and magnesium 1300-1400 ppm. They are generally peaceful but should be given adequate space, at least a few inches, from other corals to prevent stinging. Acclimate new specimens using a standard drip acclimation method over 30-60 minutes to minimise stress.

This is not a WYSIWYG listing; you'll receive a specimen of the same species with similar size and colouration to the one pictured, hand-picked for health and colour.

Please note that colours can look slightly different in person than in photos, depending on your lighting and screen, and the size given is an approximate guide measured at the time of listing.

We take livestock seriously. That's why we don't sell anything we wouldn't be comfortable putting in our own tank.

As we are direct from source, we import and sell direct to the public. This means you can buy with confidence knowing EMA prides itself on excellent handling and conditioning protocols.

Fish

All our fish held in a quarantine system for a minimum of 3 weeks. During this time, regular water changes are performed, and twice daily (or sometimes more) feedings are performed.

Copper is dosed and checked twice a day for ich and velvet.

During this treatment fish are given formalin baths for brooklynella and a minimum of 3 praziquantel doses is performed for flukes.

Coral

Our coral is quarantined for a minimum of 3 weeks, just like fish. During this time, regular water changes are performed, water testing done, and once a month a Fauna Marin ICP Total is performed.

Corals are inspected for pests/general health and are provided with a pest dip once a week for at least 3 weeks.

If we see signs of pests, the quarantine period is extended and/or additional dips are performed

If coral is bleached/unhealthy, it will remain in quarantine until healthy enough to sell.