Trinity Ember Blastomussa (Blastomussa wellsi)
Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Colour Form: Ultra-Rare Fusion of Three Interwoven Colors with Grafted Patterns
Water Conditions: 24-26°C, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family: Mussidae
Lighting: Low to Moderate
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Amino Acids, Trace Elements
Water Flow: Low to Moderate
Placement: Bottom to Middle
Overview
The Trinity Ember Blastomussa is a breathtaking anomaly in the reef world, featuring a three-color fusion with intricate grafted patterns rarely seen in nature. This ultra-rare specimen boasts a spectacular blend of vivid hues, creating an artistic masterpiece of swirling, interwoven colors that shift under different lighting conditions. A true collector’s gem, this Blastomussa wellsi is a one-of-a-kind showpiece that elevates any high-end reef display.
Care & Feeding
The Trinity Ember Blastomussa thrives in low to moderate lighting and gentle water flow, allowing its thick, fleshy polyps to fully expand and showcase their incredible tricolor grafting. While it is primarily photosynthetic, this coral flourishes with regular target feedings of mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and coral-specific supplements, enhancing its growth and amplifying its rare, vibrant coloration.
Maintaining stable alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium levels is crucial for preserving the depth and contrast of its unique three-tone grafting.
Optimal Parameters
- Alkalinity (dKH): 8-12
- Calcium (Ca): 400-450 ppm
- Magnesium (Mg): 1250-1350 ppm
- Nitrate (NO3): 5-15 ppm
- Phosphate (PO4): 0.03-0.08 ppm
Placement
The Trinity Ember Blastomussa should be placed in the bottom to middle sections of the reef tank, where it can receive stable lighting and gentle flow to promote full expansion. Due to its peaceful nature, it can be positioned near other non-aggressive corals without conflict.
With its ultra-rare tricolor fusion, artistic grafting, and mesmerizing movement, the Trinity Ember Blastomussa is a true masterpiece, adding a level of exclusivity and visual brilliance to any high-end reef collection!