{"product_id":"gold-striped-red-blastomussa-pea-f-oc2789","title":"Gold Striped Red Blastomussa","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Striped Red Blastomussa, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlastomussa wellsi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a fleshy colonial stony coral known for its large, rounded polyps and deeply folded tissue that expands well beyond the underlying skeleton. This specimen displays intense red to scarlet tissue with broad orange-gold bands along the raised folds and margins, creating a dramatic striped appearance across the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large individual polyps develop broad circular oral discs with radiating folds and swollen peripheral tissue. When fully expanded, adjacent polyps can overlap closely, creating the dense, highly textured appearance characteristic of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlastomussa wellsi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The combination of saturated red tissue and glowing orange-gold accents gives this colony the distinctive “Gold Striped Red” appearance reflected in its name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlastomussa wellsi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contains symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of its nutritional energy. Its fleshy polyps are also capable of capturing appropriately sized planktonic and meaty foods. This species is especially valued in reef aquariums for its dramatic polyp expansion, intense coloration, and relatively compact colonial growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlastomussa wellsi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate, indirect flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lower to middle areas of the aquarium depending on lighting intensity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful, but provide space from neighboring corals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily photosynthetic; benefits from occasional targeted feeding with appropriately sized planktonic or finely chopped marine foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Colonial growth composed of large fleshy polyps developing over a branching to massive skeletal structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain stable reef aquarium temperature and salinity along with consistent alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium. Keep nitrate and phosphate measurable and reasonably stable rather than excessively low.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid strong direct water flow, which can prevent full tissue expansion or damage the fleshy polyps. Gradually acclimate the coral to stronger lighting. Leave enough room around the colony for the polyps to expand fully without contacting neighboring corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67806020272361,"sku":"F OC2789","price":155.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/gold-striped-red-blastomussa-lps-premium-frags-pea-F-oc2789.jpg?v=1793281446","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/gold-striped-red-blastomussa-pea-f-oc2789","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}