Purple Rim Blasto

About this coral

Purple Rim Blasto is an LPS (large polyp stony) coral “blasto” sold as a vivid, beginner-friendlier coral option for reef aquariums. Blasto-type LPS are photosynthetic and generally do best when kept stable and provided with moderate lighting, gentle circulation, and enough space for their tissue to inflate without being battered by neighboring corals. Use it as a centerpiece or mid-lower reef placement coral once your tank’s conditions are steady.

Features:

• LPS “blasto” husbandry generally focuses on protecting inflated tissue from direct blast/abrasion and preventing constant contact with sharp rock or coarse substrate. ([reefcultureco.com](https://reefcultureco.com/pages/blastomussa-coral-care-guide))
• Start it in lower light with gentle, indirect flow so it can settle and regain reliable inflation. ([reefcultureco.com](https://reefcultureco.com/pages/blastomussa-coral-care-guide))
• Offer small, occasional supplemental feeding (examples include mysis or appropriate LPS foods) to support tissue when it benefits from feeding response. ([reefcultureco.com](https://reefcultureco.com/pages/blastomussa-coral-care-guide))
• Give it room: blastomussa/blasto tissue can extend beyond the skeleton, and nearby corals can still contact or sting extended tissue. ([reefcultureco.com](https://reefcultureco.com/pages/blastomussa-coral-care-guide))
• Focus on stability: maintaining consistent alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, temperature, and salinity helps support skeleton growth and tissue health. ([reefcultureco.com](https://reefcultureco.com/pages/blastomussa-coral-care-guide))
• Lighting guidance for LPS like this generally falls into “medium light” ranges on typical reef lighting charts (optimize by acclimation and observed polyp expansion). ([support.ecotechmarine.com](https://support.ecotechmarine.com/hc/en-us/article_attachments/4412773322775))

Specifications:

• Coral category: LPS coral (blasto type) ([brsinstructions.s3.amazonaws.com](https://brsinstructions.s3.amazonaws.com/brsWWC/acclimationSHEET-QuickGuide.pdf))
• Care level (general guidance): Moderate; begin with conservative light/flow and prioritize stability ([reefcultureco.com](https://reefcultureco.com/pages/blastomussa-coral-care-guide))
• Lighting (general guidance): Start lower and move gradually; LPS are often kept in medium light (example guidance: PAR ~75–150 for a medium-light LPS range on common charts) ([reefcultureco.com](https://reefcultureco.com/pages/blastomussa-coral-care-guide))
• Water flow (general guidance): Gentle, indirect flow; avoid strong direct flow that can harm inflated tissue ([reefcultureco.com](https://reefcultureco.com/pages/blastomussa-coral-care-guide))
• Placement (general guidance): Mid-to-lower reef placement is commonly used so light is appropriate and tissue stays protected from debris and contact ([brsinstructions.s3.amazonaws.com](https://brsinstructions.s3.amazonaws.com/brsWWC/acclimationSHEET-QuickGuide.pdf))
• Supplemental feeding (general guidance): Occasional direct feeding can help; offer small portions (e.g., mysis or appropriately sized LPS foods) 1–2× per week ([reefcultureco.com](https://reefcultureco.com/pages/blastomussa-coral-care-guide))
• Temperature (target guidance): 76–79°F ([reefcultureco.com](https://reefcultureco.com/pages/blastomussa-coral-care-guide))
• Salinity (target guidance): 1.025–1.026 ([reefcultureco.com](https://reefcultureco.com/pages/blastomussa-coral-care-guide))
• Alkalinity (target guidance): ~7–9 dKH ([reefcultureco.com](https://reefcultureco.com/pages/blastomussa-coral-care-guide))
• Calcium (target guidance): ~400–450 ppm ([reefcultureco.com](https://reefcultureco.com/pages/blastomussa-coral-care-guide))
• Magnesium (target guidance): ~1,250–1,400 ppm ([reefcultureco.com](https://reefcultureco.com/pages/blastomussa-coral-care-guide))
• Nutrients (general guidance): Keep nitrate and phosphate detectable rather than forcing “zero” ([reefcultureco.com](https://reefcultureco.com/pages/blastomussa-coral-care-guide))