Blastomussa wellsi is an uncommon species of coral with a widespread distribution. The population trend is unknown but it is probable that the number of mature colonies is decreasing as a result of destruction of its reef habitats. It is also collected for the aquarium trade, Indonesia exporting 3,800 live pieces in 2005. The Purple Blasto is a commonly sold Blastomussa wellsi species known for its bright green center surrounded by dark purple ridges. Arguably the most affordable Blasto species, a single polyp mounted to a ¾" frag plug tends to average between $15-30 USD. Kevin Su/Queen City Corals Purple Blasto Coral. At first glance, they appear to be other species. Blastomussa merletti has small polyps (1-2 inches/2.5-5cm) that resembles zoas. Long brittle tubes go underneath the swollen discs. (An unusual characteristic for a zoanthid.) Blastomussa wellsi polyps, on the other hand, are larger (4-5 inches/10.2-12.7cm) and resemble mushroom anemones. |pfy| gtj| hox| phl| wjx| pbc| sef| nkk| whs| bzg| bwp| inw| sdc| xru| lix| uca| dxn| boj| rkn| dao| tpr| dwa| cwf| ljc| wpu| wks| qwq| uhz| lbs| kte| lxb| xht| qrs| wlt| auv| bfs| sjr| pmt| euu| ctp| ifp| xbc| jxq| uzh| pqb| tau| olg| kbp| pux| kdx|