Description

Clove Green Star Coral Polyp (Clavularia sp.)

Overview:
The Clove Green Star Coral Polyp is a graceful soft coral featuring delicate, feathery polyps that resemble tiny flowers when fully extended. Its gentle swaying motion and bright green hues make it a beautiful, eye-catching addition to reef aquariums.

Origin:
Native to the Indo-Pacific, often found encrusting rubble, rocks, or sandy reef zones.

Feeding:
Photosynthetic, gaining most of its nutrition from symbiotic zooxanthellae. Benefits from supplemental feedings of phytoplankton, marine snow, or other liquid coral foods to enhance growth and coloration.

Tank Mates:
Reef-safe. Compatible with peaceful fish and invertebrates. Should be placed away from aggressive or stinging corals that may damage its delicate polyps.

Aggression:
Non-aggressive. Grows moderately fast but is less invasive compared to Pachyclavularia species (Green Star Polyps).

Experience Level:
Beginner to intermediate. Hardy and adaptable, suitable for most reef tanks. Prefers moderate lighting, moderate water flow, and stable water parameters.

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