Aussie Lava Rim Blasto – Premium Australian Blastomussa LPS Coral

About This Coral

Add brilliant color and beautiful fleshy polyps to your reef aquarium with the Aussie Lava Rim Blasto, a stunning Australian Blastomussa coral that makes an excellent centerpiece for an established saltwater aquarium.

The Aussie Lava Rim Blasto is a collector-style large-polyp stony (LPS) coral from the Blastomussa genus. Its distinctive Lava Rim trade name evokes vivid, contrasting coloration and a dramatic outer rim, making it an appealing addition to colorful LPS coral collections.

Blastomussa corals are prized for their rounded, inflated polyps, intricate coloration, and attractive colony formations. Depending on the individual specimen, these corals may display combinations of red, orange, green, pink, and other vibrant pigments.

Under suitable reef aquarium lighting, their colors can appear especially striking, while their fleshy polyps create a soft, rounded appearance over the underlying calcium carbonate skeleton.

The Aussie Lava Rim Blasto is well suited to reef enthusiasts who appreciate colorful LPS corals that do not require extremely intense lighting or turbulent water flow.

As the coral becomes established, new polyps may develop around the existing colony, gradually creating a fuller and more impressive display.

Whether you’re expanding a premium coral collection, creating an LPS garden, or introducing a distinctive new focal point to your aquarium, the Aussie Lava Rim Blasto offers a beautiful combination of color, texture, and natural growth.

This is a live coral. Individual coloration, polyp count, size, and appearance will vary with the specimen available.

Features

• Australian Blastomussa coral offered under the Lava Rim trade name.
• Beautiful LPS coral appearance with rounded, fleshy polyps.
• Striking collector-style coloration with contrasting patterns that vary by specimen.
• Attractive under reef aquarium lighting with colors that may appear more fluorescent under blue-spectrum illumination.
• Low-to-moderate lighting preference makes it suitable for many established reef aquarium setups.
• Gentle water-flow requirements allow the fleshy polyps to expand comfortably.
• Generally peaceful coral compared with more aggressive stony coral varieties.
• Excellent for LPS coral gardens with appropriate spacing.
• Photosynthetic nutrition supported by symbiotic algae within its tissue.
• Responsive to supplemental feeding of appropriately sized marine foods.
• Gradual colony growth through the development of additional polyps.
• Suitable for lower aquarium placement where lighting and water flow are appropriate.
• Ideal for established mixed reef aquariums with stable water chemistry.
• Appealing to coral collectors looking for individually distinctive Blastomussa specimens.

Specifications

Lava Rim is an aquarium-trade variety name. The exact Blastomussa species and guaranteed specimen colors have not been established by the supplier listing.

Recommended Water Parameters

These are general care guidelines for Blastomussa corals. Stable water conditions are more important than targeting one exact number.

Lighting Requirements

The Aussie Lava Rim Blasto generally prefers low-to-moderate reef aquarium lighting.

A starting range of approximately 50–100 PAR is appropriate for many Blastomussa specimens, particularly when their previous lighting conditions are unknown.

Excessive light can cause bleaching, reduced polyp expansion, or tissue recession.

For best results:

• Begin newly introduced coral in a lower-light location.
• Gradually increase lighting if the coral appears healthy and additional intensity is appropriate.
• Avoid sudden changes in photoperiod or light intensity.
• Observe tissue expansion and coloration.
• Reduce lighting if signs of stress develop.

Blue-spectrum aquarium lighting may emphasize fluorescent pigmentation, but the actual appearance will depend on the specimen and lighting settings.

Water Flow Requirements

The Aussie Lava Rim Blasto prefers gentle to moderate, indirect water flow.

Appropriate circulation helps exchange gases, remove waste, and prevent debris from collecting around the coral.

Avoid placing the coral directly in front of a strong powerhead or return nozzle.

Excessive flow may keep the fleshy polyps contracted or damage their delicate tissue.

Choose a location where the polyps expand naturally without being pushed forcefully in one direction.

Feeding and Nutrition

Blastomussa corals obtain a substantial portion of their energy through photosynthesis, supported by symbiotic algae living within their tissues.

However, occasional supplemental feeding may encourage healthy tissue development and colony growth.

Suitable Foods

• Finely chopped mysis shrimp
• Small marine meaty food particles
• Appropriate LPS coral pellets
• Fine zooplankton-based foods
• Suitable powdered coral foods

Recommended Feeding Schedule

Offer small amounts of appropriately sized food approximately one or two times per week, adjusting according to the coral’s response and overall aquarium nutrient levels.

A feeding pipette may be used to place food near the polyps.

Temporarily reducing water movement during feeding can help prevent food from being carried away.

Avoid overfeeding, which can degrade water quality.

Placement and Coral Compatibility

Ideal Placement

The Aussie Lava Rim Blasto is best positioned in a sheltered lower or middle area of an established reef aquarium.

Recommended locations include:

• Lower rockwork
• Protected aquarium ledges
• Stable frag racks
• Appropriate areas near the sand bed
• Dedicated LPS coral gardens

Select a location with manageable lighting, gentle flow, and room for future growth.

Temperament

Blastomussa corals are generally considered relatively peaceful compared with aggressive LPS species.

However, they can still experience irritation or damage when placed too close to neighboring corals.

Provide appropriate clearance from aggressive species, particularly corals with long sweeper tentacles.

Colony Growth

Under favorable conditions, Blastomussa corals develop new polyps and gradually form larger colonies.

Growth rates depend on species, lighting, feeding, water chemistry, and the health of the individual specimen.

Acclimation and Introduction Instructions

1. Inspect the shipment: Examine the coral and shipping container when it arrives.
2. Check aquarium conditions: Ensure salinity, temperature, alkalinity, and other important parameters are stable.
3. Equalize temperature: Carefully acclimate the sealed shipping container to the aquarium’s temperature.
4. Follow suitable water-acclimation procedures: Avoid unnecessarily prolonged exposure to opened shipping water.
5. Inspect for pests: Check the skeleton, frag plug, and surrounding surfaces.
6. Use a suitable coral dip when appropriate: Follow the manufacturer’s directions for Blastomussa and other fleshy LPS corals.
7. Quarantine when possible: A separate coral observation system can help reduce the introduction of unwanted hitchhikers.
8. Begin with gentle lighting and flow: Avoid exposing the newly received coral to intense light or direct water jets.
9. Allow recovery time: Fleshy polyps may remain contracted temporarily following shipment.
10. Monitor closely: Observe tissue expansion, coloration, and signs of tissue recession.

Never pour shipping water or coral dip directly into the display aquarium.

Signs of a Healthy Blastomussa Coral

A healthy Aussie Lava Rim Blasto typically displays rounded, fleshy polyps with consistent coloration and tissue coverage.

Healthy behavior may include noticeable polyp expansion during suitable lighting conditions, normal responses to supplemental feeding, and gradual development of new growth.

Watch for persistent tissue recession, exposed skeleton, bleaching, or prolonged contraction.

These symptoms may indicate excessive lighting, harsh water flow, unstable water chemistry, damage, or other stress.

Important Product Information

The Aussie Lava Rim Blasto is a live LPS coral intended for established saltwater reef aquariums.

The Lava Rim name is a trade designation rather than a separately recognized scientific species.

Aqua SD lists this coral under the exact product name Aussie Lava Rim Blasto, with supplier SKU 26D8F0E6A.

The supplier listing does not establish the exact scientific species, a guaranteed polyp count, or a fixed color pattern.

Unless specifically identified as WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get), product images should be treated as representative rather than guarantees of the exact specimen shipped.

Color intensity may vary under white and blue aquarium lighting, as well as between individual specimens.

This coral is not suitable for freshwater aquariums.

Availability and Pricing

We ship daily, contact us for availability and price.

Recommended Application

The Aussie Lava Rim Blasto is a beautiful choice for established reef aquariums, colorful LPS coral gardens, and collectors seeking distinctive Australian Blastomussa varieties.

With its fleshy polyps, eye-catching appearance, relatively gentle flow requirements, and manageable care needs, this coral can become a stunning addition to a carefully maintained saltwater reef display.