{"id":10109,"date":"2026-02-17T19:06:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:06:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/pineapple-prism-hard-coral-moseleya-sp\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T19:06:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:06:29","slug":"pineapple-prism-hard-coral-moseleya-sp","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=pineapple-prism-hard-coral-moseleya-sp","title":{"rendered":"Pineapple Prism Hard Coral Moseleya Sp"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pineapple Prism Hard Coral (Moseleya sp.)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

(Also known as Pineapple Coral, Prism Coral, or Large Polyp Brain Coral)<\/em><\/p>\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Pineapple Prism Hard Coral (Moseleya<\/em> sp.) is a rare and striking large-polyp stony (LPS) coral<\/strong>, admired for its geometric, prism-like corallite structure<\/strong> and vivid colouration<\/strong>. Often displaying radiant shades of green, gold, purple, and pink<\/strong> with glowing centres, this coral resembles the intricate texture of a pineapple skin \u2014 hence its name. Its fleshy polyps expand during the day to form a smooth, quilted surface, making it a true centrepiece coral. While hardy under stable conditions, Moseleya<\/em> prefers low to moderate flow and benefits from consistent feeding and strong, indirect lighting to maintain its colour and health.<\/p>\n

Origin<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Native to the Indo-Pacific region<\/strong>, including the Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea, and parts of Indonesia and the Solomon Islands<\/strong>. Commonly found in shallow reef flats and protected lagoon slopes<\/strong>, where water movement is gentle and sunlight filtered.<\/p>\n

Feeding<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Pineapple Prism Coral is photosynthetic<\/strong>, housing zooxanthellae<\/strong> that provide most of its energy. However, regular target feeding enhances polyp expansion and colouration. Feed 1\u20132 times per week<\/strong> with:<\/p>\n

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    Mysis shrimp or finely chopped seafood<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Marine plankton or LPS coral foods<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Coral pellets or reef roids-style powdered blends<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Feed in low flow and preferably at dusk, when feeding tentacles extend for optimal capture.<\/p>\n

    Lighting<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Moderate to high lighting.<\/strong> Provide bright, diffused light from LED, T5, or hybrid systems<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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      PAR range: 120\u2013250 \u00b5mol\/m\u00b2\/s<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Gradually acclimate to high-intensity light to avoid bleaching.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Blue-spectrum lighting enhances its fluorescent hues, especially greens and golds.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Water Flow<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Low to moderate, indirect flow.<\/strong> Gentle, variable currents allow full polyp expansion and help prevent detritus from settling between corallites. Avoid strong, direct jets that can damage the fleshy tissue.<\/p>\n

      Placement<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        Place on lower to mid-level rockwork<\/strong> or a stable sandbed<\/strong>, depending on light intensity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Allow 10\u201315 cm (4\u20136 inches)<\/strong> of space around the coral to prevent aggression and allow natural expansion.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Ensure placement is secure \u2014 colonies are heavy and can damage nearby corals if dislodged.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        Reef safe with caution.<\/strong> Compatible with:<\/p>\n

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          Peaceful reef fish (gobies, tangs, blennies, wrasses, clownfish, etc.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Small invertebrates (snails, shrimp, hermit crabs)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Other peaceful LPS or soft corals with adequate spacing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Avoid:<\/p>\n

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            Aggressive or stinging corals (e.g., Galaxea, Hydnophora)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Butterflyfish or large angelfish that may nip at the coral\u2019s flesh<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Strong, territorial LPS species placed nearby<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Aggression<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            Moderate.<\/strong> Moseleya<\/em> can extend short sweeper tentacles<\/strong> at night to defend its territory. Maintain clear spacing from neighbouring corals and moderate water flow to disperse chemical competition.<\/p>\n

            Experience Level<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            Intermediate.<\/strong> The Pineapple Prism Coral is robust once acclimated but thrives best under consistent water chemistry and gentle handling. Ideal for aquarists with some experience in LPS coral care looking for a unique, high-colour display specimen.<\/p>\n

            Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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              Temperature:<\/strong> 24\u201327\u00b0C (75\u201381\u00b0F)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              pH:<\/strong> 8.1\u20138.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Salinity:<\/strong> 1.024\u20131.026 SG<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Alkalinity (dKH):<\/strong> 8\u201312<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Calcium:<\/strong> 400\u2013450 ppm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Magnesium:<\/strong> 1250\u20131350 ppm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Nitrate:<\/strong> <10 ppm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Phosphate:<\/strong> <0.03 ppm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Tank Size:<\/strong> Minimum 100 litres (25 gallons)<\/strong> for small colonies; larger tanks recommended for stability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Stable calcium, magnesium, and alkalinity levels are essential for maintaining skeletal health and polyp thickness.<\/p>\n

              Reef Compatibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n

              Fully reef safe.<\/strong> The Pineapple Prism Hard Coral is an exceptional feature coral for mixed and LPS-dominant reef aquariums. Its intricate, prism-like surface structure and rich, glowing colours make it both a conversation piece and a rewarding coral for dedicated aquarists.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              Pineapple Prism Hard Coral (Moseleya sp.) (Also known as Pineapple Coral, Prism Coral, or Large Polyp Brain Coral) Overview The Pineapple Prism Hard Coral (Moseleya sp.) is a rare and striking large-polyp stony (LPS) coral, admired for its geometric, prism-like corallite structure and vivid colouration. Often displaying radiant shades of green, gold, purple, and pink […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":10108,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[74],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-10109","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-hard-corals","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/10109","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/10108"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10109"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=10109"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=10109"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=10109"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}