{"product_id":"ultra-clove-polyps-pea-hp-oc1934","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 recognized by their upright stalks and flower-like polyps, each with eight feathery tentacles. This colony displays vivid fluorescent green centers with bright yellow-green tentacles and contrasting lavender to pinkish-purple stalks, producing a striking two-tone appearance when fully extended. The polyps arise from a spreading basal mat that can gradually expand across adjacent 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 rather than being continuously flattened. Place on stable rockwork where the colony receives consistent light and circulation. Because clove polyps can spread laterally across nearby surfaces, placement on an isolated rock can make future growth easier to manage. Maintain stable temperature and salinity along with consistent alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, nitrate, and phosphate. Most nutrition is provided through photosynthesis, although fine suspended plankton and dissolved or particulate organic matter may supplement their diet. 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":67721480175849,"sku":"HP OC1934","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-OC1934.jpg?v=1792456860","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/ultra-clove-polyps-pea-hp-oc1934","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}