{"product_id":"mixed-ultra-clove-polyps-pea-hp-oc1931","title":"Mixed Ultra Clove Polyps","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixed Ultra 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 flower-like polyps with eight feathery tentacles. This mixed colony displays multiple color forms together, including vivid neon green centers, lavender to gray-purple tentacles, and intense fluorescent orange-red highlights along portions of the tentacles. The contrasting polyps create a highly varied, multicolor appearance across a single colony. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClavularia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e colonies spread over hard substrate through a connected basal mat, with individual polyps extending upward on short stalks. These corals contain symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of their nutritional energy, while their feathery tentacles can also capture 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 confirmed 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 sufficient to keep debris from settling among the polyps while still allowing the feathery tentacles to remain extended naturally. Place the colony on stable rockwork where it receives consistent light and circulation. Because clove polyps can spread across neighboring 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 comes from photosynthesis, although fine planktonic foods and suspended organic material may provide supplemental nutrition. Allow some separation from slower-growing neighboring corals as the colony expands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67721427353833,"sku":"HP OC1931","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/mixed-ultra-clove-polyps-soft-coral-colonies-pea-HP-OC1931.jpg?v=1792444898","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/mixed-ultra-clove-polyps-pea-hp-oc1931","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}