Where to buy Merlet's Pineapple Coral
Best known price right now: $13.30 at World Wide Corals. Prices are checked periodically and may change.
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About Merlet's Pineapple Coral
Blastomussa merleti features distinctive large, fleshy polyps with a thick, rounded appearance often resembling a pineapple or bubble coral. Coloration varies widely, including green, orange, red, and multicolored morphs, often with contrasting oral disc coloration.
Key facts
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Care Requirements
- • Place in moderate, indirect lighting (PAR 150–250) • Provide moderate to strong water flow for polyp extension • Feed small meaty foods 2–3× weekly (mysis, copepods) • Maintain stable parameters: 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.025 • Avoid high-intensity direct light; prefers shade from larger corals
- Coral Type
- LPS
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 74-80°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.024-1.026
- Family
- Blastomussiidae
- Feeding Needs
- Primarily photosynthetic via symbiotic zooxanthellae, but benefits from occasional meaty foods (small frozen or live prey) 1–2 times per week.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding coral reef systems from Australia to Indonesia.
- Flow Requirement
- Low to Medium
- Placement Recommendation
- Middle
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Additional Notes
- Hardy LPS coral with excellent color under proper care. Avoid overfeeding and maintain consistent water quality to prevent tissue recession.
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