blastomussa pics

[znut Reefer]

I'll have to try again tomorrow. My lights just went out. Thanks for the information. Yours is a very nice piece. I can't wait until mine gets that big.

[znut Reefer]

BTW, how do you post that size picture on this forum. I got some good shots up close but the forum won't let me post anything larger.

[Project Reef]

One more thing, yours looks like it has some great potential to color up. I've seen some that were cream colored, color up beautifully in a few months time.

[Project Reef]

Go to the Reef Central Homepage, then go to photo gallery, then you can upload your photos into your own personal gallery. Once you do that, left click the image, go under "properties", highlight and then copy that address. Then come to the desired thread, click post reply, hit the IMG button, and paste the that address in there. Then click submit. BOOM.

[znut Reefer]

I have it under 250 mh Iwaski's. I can't decide what lights I want to try next. What are you using. I did'nt want to put it in my 225 it has 4 400 mh ushio and radiums. I did'nt think it would like that intense lighting.

[TippyToeX]

Originally posted by Project Reef
Hey Znut, here is a bad picture of my Acanasthrea:



The polyps do inflate a tad more. These are very similar to favia corals. They almost look like a hybrid between blasstos/favias/candycanes. Many times they are simply just called called "rare blasstos" in the trade. They are indeed rare in the hobby and therefore command a hefty price tag. It's not uncommon for small fragments consisting of a few polyp heads to sell for 150+ dollars.

Now that is some purdy stuff! I remember seeing one a long time ago. Blood red with a vivid green running through it. So sweet.

[Project Reef]

Originally posted by znut Reefer
I have it under 250 mh Iwaski's. I can't decide what lights I want to try next. What are you using. I did'nt want to put it in my 225 it has 4 400 mh ushio and radiums. I did'nt think it would like that intense lighting.

Hey Znut, Actually they don't mind high light and high flow at all. It would probably feel right at home in your 225 gallon. That picture was taken under 2 x 400 watt helios 20k bulbs (awesome bulbs and color by the way) in a tank that is only 16" tall. I am about to move the tank into a different room, the lighting is going to be 3 x 250watt double ended hqi bulbs, 2 x 20k helios de and 1 x 10k AB de. I would move the coral in the 220, just start it off on the sandbed just to be safe. Sounds like you got a killer system.


Thanks Midgey! If you get a chance check out Vernon's book, under Acanasthrea lordhowensis, freakin' amazing corals. I think anything that has the name Lord Howe in it is a must have. It makes me feel so magestic. lol

[pixburg-reefer]

WOW! I'm so happy this thread came back!!!
GREAT PICTURES GUYS!!!!
project Reef- I love that coral you got... If you ever want to sell a frag, I'll be waiting! Whats the difference between an Acanasthrea and a blasto? Thanks!
Kelly

[Armando]

my newest blasto

[pixburg-reefer]

wow, nice green centers ifrag. Is it moer of a purple or a red?
Kelly

[Armando]

thank you, the borders are more of a brownish.

i'd call it my "Welsi a la Merletti"

[pixburg-reefer]

very nice
Kelly

[64Ivy]

Detail shot of my small wellsi colony.

[marrone]

Originally posted by pixburg-reefer
Those are all really great! nbd13- what lighting do you have that under? I'm looking for some blue blastomussa. I have never seen it, i would love to see a pic.
Kelly

I purchased about a month ago solid blue Blasto Wellsi from www.seacorp.com. It had 6 polyps and cost $65. I need to take a picture of it.

Michael

[marrone]

Another one

[TippyToeX]

Originally posted by Project Reef
Thanks Midgey! If you get a chance check out Vernon's book, under Acanasthrea lordhowensis, freakin' amazing corals. I think anything that has the name Lord Howe in it is a must have. It makes me feel so magestic. lol

Thanks Slaps! Took a look, hot stuff man.


Ifrag- Is that blasto under radiums or any other 20k bulb? No matter, lovely piece!

[Armando]

thank you Tippy, that blasto is under XM 20Ks, the picture doesn't do justice, it's really neon bright in person.

[Zoom]

Here is my .

[TomH]

Here's the Blasto that I bought off of Python73 -- Its doing great and has grown a few more heads!

Tom

[TomH]

lets try that again. . .

[pixburg-reefer]

WOW GUYS. NOW THATS SOME GREAT STUFF...
64ivy-thats incredable. drool, drool, drool.......
Any chance you want to frag.......
PLEASE read my sig.
Kelly

[TippyToeX]

Ifrag- Thanks for the info! So many blastos look amazing under 20k IMO

Zoom Intenses red!

[TomH]

. . . just trying to get the hang of this pic posting stuff so,

Once more for everyone to see. . .

[pixburg-reefer]

Thats really nice also. How big was it when you got it?
kelly

[maguz921]

This is from the care for blato page.

Feeding: Blastomussa is photosynthetic and does not take any known foods.

I have seen my blasto grab some brine and put it away with regularity