Red Blasto wellsi

Red Blasto wellsiRed Blastomussa Wellsi Care Guide Red Blastos are one of the most stunning and beginner friendly LPS corals, known for their fluffy polyps and deep, blood red coloration. A peaceful coral that adds texture and bold contrast to your reef. Lighting: Low to Moderate (50120 PAR) Too much light can cause retraction or bleachingplace in shadier areas if needed. Flow: Low to Moderate Prefers gentle, indirect flow to avoid tissue damage while keeping it

Red Blastomussa Wellsi – Care Guide ❤️🌿

Red Blastos are one of the most stunning and beginner-friendly LPS corals, known for their fluffy polyps and deep, blood-red coloration. A peaceful coral that adds texture and bold contrast to your reef.

Lighting:

🔆 Low to Moderate (50–120 PAR)

Too much light can cause retraction or bleaching—place in shadier areas if needed.

Flow:

🌊 Low to Moderate

Prefers gentle, indirect flow to avoid tissue damage while keeping it clean.

Water Parameters:

• Temp: 76–78°F

• Salinity: 1.025

• dKH: 8–10

• Calcium: 400–450 ppm

• Magnesium: 1300–1400 ppm

• Nitrate: 2–10 ppm

• Phosphate: 0.03–0.08 ppm

Placement:

📍 Sandbed or low rockwork

Leave space for expansion and to avoid stings from more aggressive corals.

Feeding:

🍤 Optional but boosts growth and color

Feeds well on small meaty foods like mysis, brine, or coral pellets a few times per week—especially when tentacles are out.

Growth Rate:

🌱 Slow to Moderate

Will develop multiple heads over time under stable conditions.

Care Level:

✅ Easy – Great for beginners and LPS collectors alike. Peaceful and hardy.