
Purple Stylo
Stylocoeniella armata
Purple Stylophora – Rich Texture, Vibrant Color, Effortless Flow
The Purple Stylo is a true classic in any reef tank, known for its vibrant grape-purple coloration and thick, bushy growth form. Its tight polyp extension gives it a plush, fuzzy appearance that brings both movement and texture to your reefscape. Under blue lighting, the purple deepens into a velvet-like glow that contrasts beautifully against lighter LPS and SPS pieces.
Fast-growing and hardy, the Purple Stylophora is ideal for reefers looking to add color and structure without the high demands of more sensitive SPS. It thrives in a range of conditions, preferring moderate to high lighting and strong, random flow to help maintain its rounded form and rich pigmentation.
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Species: Stylophora sp. “Purple Stylo”
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Coloration: Vibrant purple to violet body with dense polyp coverage
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Lighting: Moderate to high (200–350 PAR)
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Flow: Moderate to strong for best structure and extension
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Growth Form: Bushy, branching with tight structure
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Aquacultured at Treasure Corals (Canada)
A fantastic choice for both SPS newcomers and seasoned collectors, the Purple Stylo brings visual softness and bold color that works beautifully in mixed reefs and SPS gardens alike.
Textured, bold, and easy to grow—Purple Stylo is the reef’s definition of effortless beauty.
LPS
Care Level Easy
Flow Low-Medium
Light Medium