{"product_id":"daisy-polyps-pea-hp-oc1937","title":"Daisy Polyps","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaisy Polyps, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnopia octocontacanalis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, are colonial octocorals in the family Clavulariidae distinguished by their unusual flower-like polyps. Each polyp has eight broad tentacles that lack the free, feathery pinnules typical of many other octocorals, giving them a smooth-petaled daisy appearance. This colony displays rich magenta to purple-pink tentacles surrounding brilliant fluorescent yellow centers, producing strong contrast when the polyps are fully extended. The polyps arise from a spreading basal mat that can gradually expand across hard substrate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnopia octocontacanalis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contains symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of its nutritional energy, while the exposed polyps can also intercept fine suspended plankton and organic particles.\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\u003eKnopia octocontacanalis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e generally does well under \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow to moderate reef lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderate, variable water movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Flow should keep debris from collecting around the colony while allowing the polyps to remain fully extended. Place on stable rockwork where the colony receives consistent light and circulation. Because Daisy Polyps can spread laterally across available hard surfaces, placement on an isolated rock can help control future expansion. Maintain stable temperature and salinity, and keep nitrate and phosphate measurable and reasonably consistent rather than driving nutrients excessively low. Most nutrition is supplied through photosynthesis, while fine suspended plankton and organic particles may provide supplemental nutrition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67721607839977,"sku":"HP OC1937","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/daisy-polyps-soft-coral-colonies-pea-HP-OC1937.jpg?v=1792456840","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/daisy-polyps-pea-hp-oc1937","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}