Merlet's Pineapple Coral, the Blastomussa Coral is also referred to as a Branched Cup, or Pipe Coral. It is often confused with other brain corals and some mushroom corals; somtimes being referred to as the Swollen Brain Coral. It is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral and has many round swollen discs that when open, resemble a mushroom anemone. Being a moderately hardy coral the Blastomussa Coral does well in an established reef aquarium. A low water current combined with a moderate light level will make a wonderful home for this species. Generally, it is considered a peaceful coral, not moving in on tank mates that are located in close proximity to it. It benefits from the addition of calcium, strontium, and other trace elements to the water. Its body contains the symbiotic algae zooxanthellae from which it receives the majority of its nutritional requirements through photosynthesis. It does not require additional food to maintain its health in the reef aquarium, but it will feed on micro-plankton or foods designed for filter feeding invertebrates.

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Zooxanthella/Light,It does not require additional food but Ii feed them once or two times a week with a mix of Ultra Clam, Uktramarin F & S an ultra fine food for Gorgonias, Sponges, non-photosynthetic corals and all kinds of filter feeders.

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