{"product_id":"yellow-green-center-green-star-polyps-pea-hp-oc1921","title":"Yellow Green Center Green Star Polyps","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow Green Center Green Star Polyps, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePachyclavularia violacea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, are colonial octocorals known for forming spreading mats from which numerous star-shaped polyps extend. This colony displays a dense field of green to olive-green tentacles surrounding intensely fluorescent yellow-green centers, creating a bright starburst appearance across the colony. The polyps arise from a purple to brown encrusting mat that can spread rapidly across rockwork and other hard surfaces. Like other photosynthetic octocorals, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePachyclavularia violacea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contains symbiotic dinoflagellates that provide much of its nutritional energy, while the extended polyps can also capture fine suspended organic particles and plankton. The species is widely known in the aquarium trade as Green Star Polyps.\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\u003ePachyclavularia violacea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is generally hardy and adaptable in established reef aquariums. Provide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow to moderate lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderate to strong, variable water movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Good flow helps keep debris from settling on the mat and encourages strong polyp extension. Because Green Star Polyps can spread quickly across neighboring rockwork, placement on an isolated rock or separate structure can make growth easier to manage. Maintain stable temperature and salinity along with consistent nitrate and phosphate levels rather than driving nutrients excessively low. Most nutrition comes from photosynthesis, though fine suspended plankton and dissolved organic material may provide supplemental nutrition. Leave adequate space from slower-growing neighboring corals because the mat can expand aggressively when conditions are favorable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67721560424681,"sku":"HP OC1921","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/yellow-green-center-green-star-polyps-soft-coral-colonies-pea-HP-OC1921.jpg?v=1792456842","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/yellow-green-center-green-star-polyps-pea-hp-oc1921","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}