Blastomussa coral reef compatibility check
Blastomussa sp.
Blastomussa coral (Blastomussa sp.) is a beginner-level LPS coral that needs at least 20 gallons. It is listed as reef safe; keep away from harsh light and direct jets. Plan low light and low flow. ReefCrafter schedules it as middle-stage livestock, with no tank-age gate beyond a finished cycle.
Forgiving fleshy LPS for calm lower-light areas of beginner reefs.
Who it is for
Good fit for
- ✓ Tanks of 20+ gallons at the animal's adult size.
- ✓ Beginners following a slow, planned stocking order.
- ✓ Newly cycled tanks with a compatible stocking list.
- ✓ Reef tanks with corals and invertebrates.
Not a fit for
- ✕ Tanks under 20 gallons, even while it is small.
- ✕ Keep away from harsh light and direct jets.
Compatibility warnings
- Keep away from harsh light and direct jets.
- Check adult size against the final tank, not the fish or coral at purchase size.
- Add livestock slowly so the bioload and nutrient export can keep up.
- Use the planner when this animal changes the tank-size, flow, lighting, or stocking plan.
Professional planning context
- Use the 20 gallon minimum as an adult-planning floor; display length, aquascape, and existing tankmates can raise that floor.
- This can be planned early after cycling, but only after quarantine/acclimation logistics and stocking order are settled.
- Placement should be validated against measured PAR, turbulent flow, allelopathy/stinging distance, and future colony growth.
Tank fit and maturity gate
ReefCrafter uses 20 gallons as the planning floor for adult size, swimming room, nutrient load, and aggression margin.
This species can be planned early when the tank is cycled and the rest of the stocking list is compatible.
Care notes
- Temperament
- Varied
- Reef safety
- Safe
- Adult size
- 5 in
- Placement
- Build dependent
- Diet
- Build dependent
- Flow
- Low
- Light
- Low
- Bioload
- 0.2
- Stocking stage
- Middle
Related species
- Acan coral
Same 20-gallon floor, moderate light.
- Bubble coral
Same 20-gallon floor, moderate light.
- Candy cane coral
Same 20-gallon floor, moderate light.
- Duncan coral
Same 20-gallon floor, moderate light.
Equipment that fits
- AquaIllumination Blade Coral Grow 21in
Lists about 80 PAR at 18 in, enough for a low light need.
- AquaIllumination Blade Coral Grow 30in
Lists about 90 PAR at 18 in, enough for a low light need.
- Red Sea ReefLED 50
Lists about 110 PAR at 18 in, enough for a low light need.
Related reading
Questions
What size tank does blastomussa coral need?
ReefCrafter plans for at least 20 gallons, based on an adult size of about 5 inches, plus growth space and the stability a larger water volume gives. Use the adult size, not the size at purchase.
Is blastomussa coral reef safe?
It is listed as reef safe in ReefCrafter's catalog. Watch for: Keep away from harsh light and direct jets.
Is blastomussa coral good for beginners?
Yes. It is rated beginner care.
How much light and flow does blastomussa coral need?
ReefCrafter lists a low light need and low flow. In planner terms that starts around 50 PAR.