{"product_id":"fireworks-clove-polyps-pea-hp-oc1907","title":"Fireworks Clove Polyps","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFireworks Clove Polyps, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClavularia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, are colonial octocorals known for their upright stalks and star-shaped polyps, each bearing eight feathery tentacles. This colony displays vivid fluorescent yellow-green centers with lavender to pale purple tentacles and bright orange-red highlights concentrated toward the outer portions of the tentacles, creating the explosive “fireworks” appearance reflected in the name. The polyps extend from pinkish-purple stalks connected by a spreading basal mat that can gradually expand across nearby hard surfaces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClavularia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e corals contain symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of their nutritional energy, while their feathery tentacles can also capture very fine suspended plankton and organic particles. Because species-level identification within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClavularia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cannot be established reliably from external appearance alone, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClavularia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the most scientifically appropriate designation.\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\u003eClavularia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. generally performs 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 be strong enough to prevent debris from collecting around the colony while still allowing the polyps to remain fully extended. Place the colony on stable rockwork where it receives consistent light and circulation. Because clove polyps can spread laterally across adjacent surfaces, placement on an isolated rock can help control future expansion. Maintain stable temperature and salinity along with consistent alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, nitrate, and phosphate. Most nutrition is supplied through photosynthesis, though fine suspended plankton and organic material may provide supplemental nutrition. Leave some space between the colony and slower-growing neighboring corals as it expands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67721570025705,"sku":"HP OC1907","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/fireworks-clove-polyps-soft-coral-colonies-pea-HP-OC1907.jpg?v=1792456855","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/fireworks-clove-polyps-pea-hp-oc1907","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}