Coral Profile

Blastomussa

Blastomussa wellsi

Also known as: Blasto, Pineapple Coral

LPSbeginner

Type

LPS

Difficulty

beginner

Light

low

Flow

low

Notes

Cluster of fleshy round polyps on a calcareous base. Tolerates lower light than most LPS — happy in shaded overhangs. Beginner-friendly and gradually expanding. Common in red/green morphs.

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