Species group: Corals and Polyps
Other common names: Blasto Coral ; Pineapple Coral; Branched Cup Coral, Open Brain Coral Wellsi's Brain, Swollen Brain Coral, Big Pipe Blastomussa
Scientific name: Blastomussa wellsi
The basics:
The Blastomussa Coral is a slow growing large polyp stony coral (LPS) which is native to waters in Fiji, the Solomon Islands and other areas of the Indo-Pacific.
Appearance:
In nature, the Blastomussa Coral is dark red or green. However, the species widely grown in aquaculture, and this has produced colors such as green, purple, yellow, pink, red and blue.
Size:
0-0 inches
Temperament:
Housing:
Temperature:
0.00-0.00 °F
pH:
0.00-0.00
Alkalinity:
0.000-0.000 mg/L
big variety, neon colors, feeding, actinic lighting watch, nice centerpiece
phosphates, low alkalinity levels
slow growth, low flow, low light, mysis shrimp