Blue clove polyp
Clavularia sp.
Family : Clavulariidae
Soft coral forming mats of blue or purple polyps.
Description
Blue clove polyp is a colonial soft coral. Polyps are small, bell-shaped, with eight feathery tentacles. They are connected by a creeping stolon. Color ranges from blue to purple. It grows quickly and can cover rocks. It is photosynthetic (zooxanthellae). Can be invasive in the aquarium. Reproduces by fragmentation.
Habitat
Region :
Coral reefs, shallow areas
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Care
Care notes
Reef aquarium at least 50 liters. Temperature 24-28°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.023-1.025. Moderate to intense lighting. Moderate flow. Diet: dissolved nutrients, phytoplankton, but mainly photosynthetic. Compatible with most fish and corals. Beware of rapid growth that can smother other corals. Easy maintenance.
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