Aussie Purple Rim Blasto Wellsi

About this coral

Aussie Purple Rim Blasto Wellsi is an LPS coral from the Blastomussa “wellsi” group, sold under the common name “blasto.” Its verified scientific name is Blastomussa wellsi. In a reef aquarium, it’s appreciated for its fleshy, large polyp appearance and for being a generally beginner-friendly LPS choice—so it can be a practical centerpiece in a stable tank while you learn proper coral placement and feeding. ([saltcorner.com](https://www.saltcorner.com/AquariumLibrary/browsespecies.php?CritterID=2516&utm_source=openai))

Features:

• Large-polyp LPS form with fleshy tentacles that help the coral capture food from the water column. ([saltwaterfish.com](https://www.saltwaterfish.com/product-blasto-coral?utm_source=openai))
• General guidance: place it in low to moderate lighting and low-to-moderate, indirect flow to help polyps expand and avoid stress. ([thatpetplace.com](https://www.thatpetplace.com/Blastomussa-wellsi-pineapple-coral-255295?utm_source=openai))
• Typically a peaceful, non-aggressive coral—use aquarium space and water movement rather than “defense distance” as your main placement tool. ([saltcorner.com](https://www.saltcorner.com/AquariumLibrary/browsespecies.php?CritterID=2516&utm_source=openai))
• Diet is carnivorous/zooplankton-based plus photosynthesis; occasional target feeding can supplement nutrition. ([saltcorner.com](https://www.saltcorner.com/AquariumLibrary/browsespecies.php?CritterID=2516&utm_source=openai))
• Best results come from stable conditions (especially alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, and temperature) since LPS can retract when the tank is unstable. ([saltcorner.com](https://www.saltcorner.com/AquariumLibrary/browsespecies.php?CritterID=2516&utm_source=openai))
• For new arrivals, acclimate gradually and avoid placing it immediately into the highest-flow or brightest areas of the aquarium. ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/blueberry-blastomussa-coral?utm_source=openai))

Specifications:

• Scientific name: Blastomussa wellsi ([saltcorner.com](https://www.saltcorner.com/AquariumLibrary/browsespecies.php?CritterID=2516&utm_source=openai))
• Care level (group guidance): Beginner-friendly / easy LPS care ([queencitycorals.com](https://www.queencitycorals.com/the-blasto-buyers-guide/?utm_source=openai))
• Lighting (group guidance): Low to moderate ([thatpetplace.com](https://www.thatpetplace.com/Blastomussa-wellsi-pineapple-coral-255295?utm_source=openai))
• Water flow (group guidance): Low to moderate, gentle/indirect ([thatpetplace.com](https://www.thatpetplace.com/Blastomussa-wellsi-pineapple-coral-255295?utm_source=openai))
• Diet (group guidance): Zooplankton/carnivorous feeding supplemented by photosynthesis ([saltcorner.com](https://www.saltcorner.com/AquariumLibrary/browsespecies.php?CritterID=2516&utm_source=openai))
• Temperature: 74–82°F (23–28°C) ([saltcorner.com](https://www.saltcorner.com/AquariumLibrary/browsespecies.php?CritterID=2516&utm_source=openai))
• Salinity: 1.025–1.026 specific gravity (natural seawater range guidance) ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/blueberry-blastomussa-coral?utm_source=openai))
• pH: 8.1–8.4 ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/blueberry-blastomussa-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Alkalinity: 8.0–9.5 dKH ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/blueberry-blastomussa-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Calcium: 400–450 ppm ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/blueberry-blastomussa-coral?utm_source=openai))
• Magnesium: 1250–1350 ppm ([topshelfaquatics.com](https://topshelfaquatics.com/pages/corals/blueberry-blastomussa-coral?utm_source=openai))