Merlet's Pineapple Coral (Blastomussa merleti)

Coral in the family Blastomussiidae.

Merlet's Pineapple Coral

Quick facts

Scientific nameBlastomussa merleti
FamilyBlastomussiidae
Minimum tank size30 gallons
Water parametersTemperature: 74-80°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.024-1.026

Origin and habitat

Indo-Pacific region, including the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding coral reef systems from Australia to Indonesia.

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