{"id":10130,"date":"2026-02-17T19:06:58","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:06:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/pink-and-green-hard-coral-frag-blastomussa-merletti\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T19:07:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:07:04","slug":"pink-and-green-hard-coral-frag-blastomussa-merletti","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=pink-and-green-hard-coral-frag-blastomussa-merletti","title":{"rendered":"Pink and Green Hard Coral Frag Blastomussa Merletti"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Pink and Green Hard Coral Frag Blastomussa Merletti<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Pink and Green Hard Coral, known scientifically as <em>Blastomussa merletti<\/em>, is a stunning addition to any reef aquarium. This LPS coral features large, fleshy polyps with striking pink and green coloration, creating a beautiful contrast that captures the eye. Its unique, puffy appearance adds depth and texture to your reef setup, making it a popular choice among coral enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin:<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Blastomussa merletti<\/em> is native to the warm, shallow waters of the Indo-Pacific region, commonly found in areas with stable conditions and moderate water flow.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience Level:<\/strong><br \/>\nIntermediate. While this coral is relatively hardy, it requires specific care, including stable water parameters and careful placement to prevent damage from stronger corals or flow.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Temperature: 72-78\u00b0F (22-26\u00b0C)<\/li>\n<li>pH: 8.1-8.4<\/li>\n<li>Salinity: 1.023-1.025<\/li>\n<li>Lighting: Low to Moderate<\/li>\n<li>Water Flow: Low to Moderate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This coral prefers gentle water movement and can thrive under low to moderate lighting, making it ideal for mid-level placement in a reef tank. Regular feeding with coral food can promote healthy growth and enhance its vibrant coloration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pink and Green Hard Coral Frag Blastomussa Merletti Overview: The Pink and Green Hard Coral, known scientifically as Blastomussa merletti, is a stunning addition to any reef aquarium. This LPS coral features large, fleshy polyps with striking pink and green coloration, creating a beautiful contrast that captures the eye. Its unique, puffy appearance adds depth [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":10129,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[146],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-10130","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-coral-frags","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\/10130","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\/10129"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10130"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=10130"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=10130"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=10130"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}