{"product_id":"ultra-clove-polyps-pea-hp-oc1932","title":"Ultra Clove Polyps","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra 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 flower-like polyps, each with eight feathery tentacles. This colony displays lavender to soft purple tentacles with vivid fluorescent orange coloration running along portions of the inner tentacle surfaces, creating a strong glowing contrast across the colony. The polyps arise from pinkish-purple stalks connected by a spreading basal mat that can gradually expand across neighboring 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 the 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 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 around and between 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 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, although fine suspended plankton and organic material may provide supplemental nutrition. Leave some room 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":67721513304297,"sku":"HP OC1932","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/ultra-clove-polyps-soft-coral-colonies-pea-HP-OC1932.jpg?v=1792456848","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/ultra-clove-polyps-pea-hp-oc1932","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}