{"product_id":"purple-blasto-fragment","title":"Purple Blasto Fragment","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\"\u003ePurple Blasto Fragment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"307\"\u003eThe Purple Blasto Fragment is a beautiful and forgiving LPS coral that adds rich colour, soft texture, and a classic reef look to the aquarium. Blastomussa corals, often referred to as Blastos, are well known for their fleshy polyps, slower growth, and generally peaceful nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"633\"\u003eThis purple variety brings cooler tones into the reef, making it a great contrast against green, red, orange, and gold corals. When happy, each polyp inflates with water and develops a full, pillowy appearance. Over time, the individual heads can slowly multiply, creating a compact colony with excellent colour and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"813\"\u003ePurple Blastos are a great option for reef keepers wanting an attractive, lower-light coral that is not overly aggressive and does not need intense flow or lighting to look good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"855\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"855\"\u003eWhy Choose a Purple Blasto Fragment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oarl4n\" data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eBeautiful purple colouration for cooler reef contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vncukb\" data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eLarge, fleshy polyps with a soft, inflated appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nedayo\" data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003ePeaceful LPS coral with no long sweeper tentacles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ndedhx\" data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eGreat for lower-light areas of the aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19w9dmr\" data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003eIdeal for mixed reef tanks and LPS coral gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mn3h1o\" data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003eForgiving coral when kept in stable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003ePurple Blastos prefer low to moderate lighting, with a PAR range of around 50–150 being suitable for most reef aquariums. They are best placed in lower areas of the tank or slightly shaded sections where they are not exposed to harsh direct light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eWater flow should be low to moderate and indirect. The flow should be enough to keep the polyps clean, but not so strong that the coral struggles to fully expand. If the polyps are constantly pulled tight or pushed around, the flow is likely too strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003eWhile Blastomussa are photosynthetic, they respond very well to feeding. Offer small meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, finely chopped seafood, or suitable LPS pellets once or twice a week to support growth, colour, and polyp fullness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003eRecommended Water Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rl62wm\" data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003eCalcium: 420–440 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e6d0lr\" data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003eAlkalinity: 8–9 dKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"93gjyh\" data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003eMagnesium: 1300–1400 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nlgg3d\" data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2086\"\u003eNitrate: low but detectable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nh28h0\" data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003ePhosphate: low but stable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2147\"\u003ePlacement \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003eBlastomussa are generally peaceful and do not have the long sweeper tentacles seen in many other LPS corals. Even so, they should still be given enough space to expand and grow without being crowded or shaded out by more aggressive neighbours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2631\"\u003eThey are best placed on lower rockwork, frag racks, or stable areas of the aquascape where they receive gentle flow and lower light. Avoid placing them directly beside aggressive LPS corals such as Euphyllia, Favia, Galaxea, or Pectinia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2633\" data-end=\"2645\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2633\" data-end=\"2645\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2808\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ema3oo\" data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2665\"\u003eReef aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12o5bk2\" data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2686\"\u003eMixed reef tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hyw7fg\" data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2708\"\u003eLPS coral gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rt2c6a\" data-start=\"2709\" data-end=\"2735\"\u003eLower-light placements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"svuhgj\" data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003eShaded rockwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"32csuj\" data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2808\"\u003eReef keepers wanting a peaceful, colourful coral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"3078\"\u003eThe Purple Blasto Fragment is a fantastic choice for adding colour and fleshy texture to a reef tank without needing high light or heavy flow. With stable water parameters, gentle movement, and occasional feeding, it can grow into a beautiful compact colony over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43222132523085,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/Untitleddesign_71.png?v=1783555785","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.store\/products\/purple-blasto-fragment","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}