Natural variantCommon in the tradeBeginner to keep

Red/Maroon Blasto

A variant of Blastomussa (Blastomussa wellsi)

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Deep red to maroon polyps, the classic and most recognizable *B. wellsi* color form.

Keeper tips for this variant

One of the most light-tolerant LPS — keep it LOW (PAR 50-80) and in gentle flow; under bright light it shrinks and the red dulls, so resist high placement.

This page covers the Red/Maroon Blasto variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Blastomussa →

Other LPS Corals variants

Green-centered Blasto Blasto merletti (small-polyp)Purple/Indigo Blasto Rainbow Blastomussa (Rainbow Blasto)Blastomussa merletti (Merletti Blasto)WWC OG Rainbow Blastomussa Rainbow Pinwheel Blasto (Blastomussa vivida)Ultra Rainbow Blasto Red & Green Blastomussa wellsi Blastomussa merletti (Red/Green)Pink / Violet Blastomussa wellsi Phantasm Blastomussa Bloodstone Blastomussa Dark Desires Blastomussa Alchemy Experiment Blastomussa Beach Bar Blastomussa WWC Intergalactic Explosion Blastomussa