{"product_id":"neon-green-blastomussa-merletti-4-6","title":"Neon Green Blastomussa Merletti","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlastomussa Merletti \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f6f8f9; border: 1px solid #dde4e7; border-left: 4px solid #8a98a0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 13px; color: #607078; line-height: 1.5; margin: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #46545b;\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a general description of the species — the specific specimen you receive may vary in color, size, and appearance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blastomussa Merletti (\u003cem\u003eBlastomussa merleti\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most colorful, endlessly variable, and rewarding LPS corals in the entire saltwater hobby. \u003cstrong\u003eTightly packed fleshy polyps sit shoulder-to-shoulder on a shared skeleton, glowing across some of the most vivid colors in the reef trade — electric red, neon purple, cobalt blue, forest green, orange, and countless two-tone combinations with contrasting mouths\u003c\/strong\u003e — every specimen bringing its own unique color signature to the display. Unlike the larger Blastomussa wellsi, merletti produces smaller and more numerous polyps that cluster densely together, creating a compact, richly saturated color patch that reads dramatically from any angle on the reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes a 4 to 7 polyp Blastomussa Merletti one of the best mid-tier LPS purchases available is the combination of full display presence, cluster growth potential, and beginner-friendly hardiness. \u003cstrong\u003eBlastomussa Merletti clusters grow steadily under stable conditions, producing new daughter polyps that gradually fill in and expand the colony\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 4 to 7 polyp piece can develop into a full cluster of a dozen or more polyps over months and years, with each new polyp adding to the density and saturation of the display. Merletti is peaceful, reef-safe, and completely non-aggressive to neighboring corals — unlike Torches, Hammers, or Galaxea, they do not extend long sweeper tentacles, making them one of the safest LPS corals to place in a mixed reef display with modest spacing. Hardy, adaptable, and forgiving of typical reef parameters, Blastomussa Merletti is one of the best all-around LPS corals for reefers looking to add serious color without commitment to demanding care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a5a61;\"\u003eAvailable Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(180deg,#f6fbf8 0%, #edf7f2 100%); border: 1px solid #d4e6e3; border-radius: 12px; padding: 13px 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #1a5a61; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlastomussa Merletti (4-7 Polyps)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Blastomussa Merletti cluster with 4 to 7 polyps — exact color selected from current availability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTightly packed fleshy polyps with full open expression and jewel-tone coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef-safe LPS with peaceful temperament — no sweeper tentacles, safe near most other corals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill grow steadily into a full cluster of a dozen or more polyps over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #184f69;\"\u003eCare Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 10px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; background: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow to Moderate (PAR 50–100) — avoid intense lighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; background: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e🌊 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eWater Flow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow to Moderate — gentle, indirect flow preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e📍 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMid to lower rockwork or sandbed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e⚙️ \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasy — beginner-friendly LPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeaceful — reef-safe, no sweeper tentacles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhotosynthetic — benefits from meaty foods 1x per week\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #6a6b58;\"\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #faf8ee; border: 1px solid #e6e1c9; border-left: 4px solid #b7ad78; border-radius: 10px; padding: 13px 15px; color: #22323a;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlastomussa Merletti prefer low to moderate lighting and can lose color or bleach under intense reef lighting — place in shaded lower rockwork or sandbed positions rather than high-light peaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide gentle, indirect flow to allow full polyp expansion; direct high-velocity flow will prevent the fleshy tentacles from opening fully. Feed occasionally with small pieces of mysis or coral feeding preparations to support cluster growth and color saturation, though merletti derives most of its nutrition from photosynthesis and can survive on light alone. Provide 2 to 3 inches of spacing from neighboring corals — merletti is peaceful but the cluster will expand over time as new polyps are added. Maintain stable alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium levels to support skeletal growth and consistent coloration. Blastomussa Merletti is one of the hardiest LPS corals in the hobby and forgives typical parameter fluctuations, making it an excellent choice for beginner and intermediate reefers building a color-focused LPS collection.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #123844;\"\u003e🔍 Aquarium Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlastomussa Merletti is one of the most colorful and rewarding LPS corals available to reef keepers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTightly packed fleshy polyps in vivid jewel-tone colors — a compact, richly saturated cluster display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef-safe and non-aggressive — no sweeper tentacles, safe to place near most other corals with modest spacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hardy, beginner-friendly LPS with striking color saturation and cluster growth potential — one of the safest and most rewarding mid-tier LPS additions to any mixed reef display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #123844;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eFor detailed species information, compatibility, and care tips, visit our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.macroalgaefarms.com\/pages\/species-library\" style=\"color: #1d5c78;\"\u003eSpecies Library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f6f8f9; border: 1px solid #dde4e7; border-left: 4px solid #8a98a0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 13px 15px; font-size: 13px; color: #607078; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #46545b;\"\u003eLivestock Disclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 10px;\"\u003eDue to natural variation, the Blastomussa Merletti you receive will be selected based on current availability and may range across the full spectrum of colors and patterns available in this species — including red, purple, blue, green, orange, and two-tone combinations with contrasting mouths. Specific color and pattern cannot be guaranteed and are determined at packing time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003ePhotographs are representative examples. Individual specimens may vary in polyp size, polyp count, and color expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eAs with all live animals, proper acclimation and a suitable, established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macroalgae Farms","offers":[{"title":"4-7 Polyps","offer_id":49528984699139,"sku":null,"price":29.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/7151\/7699\/files\/hf_20260827_085735_45a64580-1c9a-4ea4-9308-0d1ccdab5748.jpg?v=1787852283","url":"https:\/\/www.macroalgaefarms.com\/products\/neon-green-blastomussa-merletti-4-6","provider":"Macroalgae Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}