{"product_id":"daisy-polyps-wysiwyg-pea-f-oc0714","title":"Daisy Polyps Coral","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaisy Polyps, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnopia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp., are colonial octocorals known for their distinctive flower-like polyps with eight broad, smooth tentacles. This WYSIWYG colony displays soft lavender to purple tentacles surrounding vivid fluorescent yellow-green centers, creating a strong daisy-like appearance under reef lighting. Unlike many \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClavularia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species, true \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnopia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e polyps lack the obvious feather-like pinnules along the tentacles, which is consistent with the smooth tentacle form visible in this specimen. Daisy Polyps spread through connecting stolons across hard substrate and can gradually form attractive colonies over rockwork. They contain symbiotic zooxanthellae that supply much of their nutrition through photosynthesis while also capturing very fine suspended organic material. Aquarium-trade Daisy Polyps are commonly associated with the genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnopia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; species-level identification is not reliable from the photograph alone, so \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnopia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. is the appropriately conservative designation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reefchasers.com\/blogs\/reef-chasers-coral-care-guide\/daisy-polyps?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eReef Chasers\u003c\/a\u003e\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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. is generally hardy and suitable for beginner to intermediate reef aquariums. Provide moderate reef lighting and moderate, indirect water movement that keeps the polyps gently moving and helps prevent detritus from accumulating around the colony. Daisy Polyps can adapt to a range of lighting conditions, but gradual acclimation is recommended when moving them into substantially brighter areas. Place the colony on stable rockwork with room to spread; using an isolated rock can make future growth easier to manage. Maintain stable temperature, salinity, alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, nitrate, and phosphate. Much of their nutrition is supplied through photosynthesis, though they can also utilize fine suspended foods and dissolved nutrients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67630002897129,"sku":"U25 OC0725","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/daisy-polyps-soft-under-25-pea-F-OC0714.jpg?v=1791403264","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/daisy-polyps-wysiwyg-pea-f-oc0714","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}