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Red & Green Blastomussa Wellsi

$37.99 $39.99

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Key Features:
⭐ Fleshy jewel-tone LPS polyps — colors range across red, purple, blue, green, orange, and two-tone combinations
• Reef-safe with peaceful temperament — no sweeper tentacles, safe near other corals
• Beginner-friendly LPS that grows into a full colony of daughter polyps over time
• Low-light coral — perfect for shaded rockwork or sandbed placement

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Estimated delivery between September 06 and September 08.

Red & Green Blastomussa Wellsi

$37.99 $39.99

About this item

Blastomussa Coral

Note: This is a general description of the species — the specific specimen you receive may vary in color, size, and appearance.

The Blastomussa Coral (Blastomussa merleti / Blastomussa wellsi) is one of the most beginner-friendly, colorful, and rewarding LPS corals available in the entire saltwater hobby. Fleshy, muscular polyps expand into rounded discs of saturated color — glowing across red, purple, blue, green, orange, and multi-tone combinations that pulse gently with the flow — every specimen bringing its own unique color signature to the display. Blastomussa's distinctive fleshy expression and jewel-tone coloration make it one of the most photogenic LPS corals in the hobby, with a soft, inviting texture completely different from the ribbon-like tentacles of Torches or Hammers.

What makes Blastomussa one of the most valuable additions to a reef collection is the combination of striking color, peaceful temperament, and beginner-friendly hardiness. Blastos are reef-safe and 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. Under stable conditions Blastos also grow steadily, producing daughter polyps that gradually build into a full colony over time. Hardy, adaptable, and forgiving of typical reef parameters, Blastomussa is one of the best all-around LPS corals for reefers looking to add serious color without commitment to demanding care.

Available Options

Full Starter Plant

One Blastomussa polyp — exact color selected from current availability. Fleshy, saturated polyp with jewel-tone coloration and full open expression. Reef-safe LPS with peaceful temperament — pairs well with most coral neighbors. Will produce daughter polyps over time, gradually building into a full colony.

Care Information

Lighting	Low to Moderate (PAR 50–100) — avoid intense lighting
Water Flow	Low to Moderate — gentle, indirect flow preferred
Placement	Mid to lower rockwork or sandbed
Care Level	Easy — beginner-friendly LPS
Temperament	Peaceful — reef-safe, no sweeper tentacles
Feeding	Photosynthetic — benefits from meaty foods 1x per week

Special Considerations

Blastomussa 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. 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 growth and color, though Blastos derive most of their nutrition from photosynthesis and can survive on light alone. Provide modest spacing (2 to 3 inches) from neighboring corals — Blastos are peaceful but appreciate room to expand fully. Maintain stable alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium levels to support skeletal growth and consistent coloration. Blastomussa is one of the hardiest LPS corals in the hobby and forgives typical parameter fluctuations, making them an excellent choice for beginner and intermediate reefers building a color-focused LPS collection.

🔍 Aquarium Insights

The Blastomussa Coral is one of the most beginner-friendly and visually rewarding LPS corals available:

Fleshy, saturated polyps with jewel-tone coloration — one of the most photogenic LPS corals in the hobby
Reef-safe and non-aggressive — no sweeper tentacles, safe to place near most other corals with modest spacing
A hardy, beginner-friendly premium LPS that combines striking visual appeal with genuine growth potential — one of the safest and most colorful additions to any mixed reef display

Learn More

For detailed species information, compatibility, and care tips, visit our Species Library.

Livestock Disclaimer

Due to natural variation, the Blastomussa Coral 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. Specific color and pattern cannot be guaranteed and are determined at packing time.

Photographs are representative examples. Individual specimens may vary in polyp size, tentacle density, and color expression.

As with all live animals, proper acclimation and a suitable, established environment are essential for best results.

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