My new blastomussa

[Katy]

hey y’all, we just got a blastomussa coral and I’m a little worried! We got him 3 days ago and he hasn’t fully opened yet...there is still a little skeleton showing! I tried researching as much as possible but there isn’t much on these guys! All help and opinions welcomed

He’s in the bottom right next to the big rock!

 

[dsfirstsltwater]

I'm trying to remember I think my first one took a few days to open. After a week he was all puffed out. Just keep the water stable and you should be good to go. Mine has a bunch of baby heads growing now

 

[Scotty Buttons]

You could try moving it to a location with a little more light and see if that helps.

 

[Retro Reefer]

Looks like it’s being shaded by your rock structure maybe try moving it out a little, mine gets a lot of light and seems to like it.

 

[Katrina71]

Nice rock. I agree more light. If that's a biocube, my son's likes it middle height

 

[Alfrareef]

I think the Blasto it’s at a good location, at least for now.
Have you tried to watch after lights out? (3-4 hours after)
They tend to eat during night, so it should be open...

And Welcome!!!

 

[Katy]

Thanks all!

 

[Alfrareef]

Thanks all!

[emoji846]
Happy reefing and good luck for that wonderful Blasto.

 

[Billldg]

My blastos don't like a lot of white light, I would keep it in the shade for a couple of days and then maybe start to move it out. My blastos also took a long time to open up fully. Some open up for people quicker than others. From what I saw I wouldn't worry this quickly, let it settle down and then start to look at whether or not it needs to be moved. Good Luck!!!