{"product_id":"yellow-tip-green-star-polyps-pea-u25-oc2301","title":"Yellow Tip Green Star Polyps","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow Tip 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 that form a spreading encrusting mat from which numerous star-shaped polyps extend. This specimen displays deep purple to burgundy tentacle bases transitioning to vivid fluorescent yellow-green tips, surrounding bright pale blue-white centers. The strong contrast between the dark tentacles, luminous tips, and bright centers creates a distinctive starburst appearance when the colony is fully extended. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePachyclavularia violacea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contains symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of its nutritional energy, while its extended polyps can also capture fine suspended plankton and organic particles. Green Star Polyps can form dense colonies and spread readily over available hard surfaces under favorable aquarium conditions.\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 an established reef aquarium. Provide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow to moderate lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderate to strong, variable water movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Good circulation helps prevent debris from accumulating on the underlying mat and encourages consistent polyp extension. Place the colony on stable rockwork where it receives reliable light and water movement. Because Green Star Polyps can spread rapidly across neighboring rockwork, placement on an isolated rock can make future growth easier to manage. Maintain stable temperature and salinity and keep nitrate and phosphate measurable and reasonably consistent rather than excessively low. Most nutrition is supplied through photosynthesis, although fine suspended plankton and organic particles may provide supplemental nutrition. Leave adequate space between the colony and slower-growing neighboring corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67755102830825,"sku":"U25 OC2301","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/green-star-polyps-soft-under-25-pea-u25-oc2301.jpg?v=1792770931","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/yellow-tip-green-star-polyps-pea-u25-oc2301","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}