{"product_id":"blue-center-green-star-polyps-pea-hp-oc1911","title":"Blue Center Green Star Polyps","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Center Green Star Polyps, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePachyclavularia violacea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, are colonial octocorals that form a spreading encrusting mat from which numerous star-shaped polyps extend. This colony displays olive to green tentacles with vivid yellow-green outer coloration and pale blue-white centers, creating a high-contrast starburst appearance across the surface. The polyps arise from a purple-brown basal mat that can spread quickly over rockwork and other hard surfaces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePachyclavularia violacea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contains symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of its nutritional energy, while the extended polyps can also capture fine suspended plankton and organic particles. This species is widely known in the aquarium trade as Green Star Polyps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePachyclavularia violacea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is generally hardy and adaptable in an established reef aquarium. Provide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow to moderate lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderate to strong, variable water movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Good flow helps keep detritus from accumulating on the basal mat and encourages consistent polyp extension. Place the colony on stable rockwork where it receives reliable light and circulation. Because Green Star Polyps can spread rapidly across neighboring surfaces, placement on an isolated rock can make future growth easier to control. Maintain stable temperature and salinity along with consistent nitrate and phosphate levels rather than driving nutrients excessively low. Most nutrition comes from photosynthesis, though fine suspended plankton and dissolved organic material may provide supplemental nutrition. Leave adequate space from slower-growing neighboring corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67721604530409,"sku":"HP OC1911","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/blue-center-green-star-polyps-soft-coral-colonies-pea-HP-OC1911.jpg?v=1792456851","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/blue-center-green-star-polyps-pea-hp-oc1911","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}