Pineapple Coral
(Blastomussa wellsi)

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Blastomussa wellsi: The Vibrant “Pineapple Coral” for Your Reef

Bring stunning color and captivating movement to your reef aquarium with the beautiful Blastomussa wellsi, an ideal LPS coral for both beginners and experienced aquarists.

Overview

The Blastomussa wellsi, often called “Pineapple Coral,” is a Large Polyp Stony (LPS) coral celebrated for its large, fleshy, and vibrant polyps. These dome-shaped polyps display a captivating array of colors, including reds, greens, purples, oranges, and blues, often with contrasting oral discs. Its soft, puffy appearance can sometimes lead to it being mistaken for a soft coral, but it possesses a hard, calcified skeleton beneath.

Care Level

Considered easy to moderate to care for, the Blastomussa wellsi is a peaceful coral that integrates well into community reef tanks. It does not possess long sweeper tentacles, making it safe to place near other non-aggressive corals, though adequate space for expansion is always recommended. Its moderate growth rate makes it a manageable addition to your healthy aquarium fish and coral collection.

Tank Essentials

A minimum tank size of 50 litres (or 30 gallons) is recommended to maintain stable water parameters for your Blastomussa wellsi. It thrives in stable conditions with temperatures between 24-27°C (75-80°F) and a pH range of 8.1-8.4. Provide low to moderate water flow and low to moderate lighting (40-150 PAR) to prevent polyp retraction or bleaching.

Diet

While primarily photosynthetic, Blastomussa wellsi benefits greatly from supplemental target feeding. Offer meaty foods like enriched brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, or other LPS coral foods 1-2 times per week, ideally at night when polyps are extended.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy Blastomussa wellsi online from Corais de Vidro, you receive ethically sourced and meticulously quarantined corals. We ensure each specimen is healthy and vibrant, ready to thrive in your reef. Our expert packing guarantees safe, humane shipping directly to your aquarium.

• Scientific Name: Blastomussa wellsi
• Common Name / Variant: Pineapple Coral, Big Polyp Blastomussa Coral, Branched Cup Coral
• Maximum Size: Polyps typically 2.5-12.7 cm (1-5 inches) in diameter
• Origin: Indo-Pacific (including Australia, Fiji, Tonga, Solomon Islands)
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 24–27°C (75–80°F)
• Lifespan: [data unavailable]
• Swimming Zone: Bottom / Mid (attached to rockwork)

Add a Blastomussa wellsi to your reef tank today for unparalleled beauty!