Clove Star Polyp (7 days for Delivery)

About this fish

What is its maximum size?
Clove Star Polyps typically grow to approximately 1–3 cm in height, although individual polyps can grow larger depending on the species and aquarium conditions.
They form attractive spreading colonies consisting of numerous individual polyps connected by a creeping mat that attaches to rockwork and other hard surfaces.
Each polyp has several delicate, feather-like tentacles surrounding a central mouth. Their colouration can range from brown and cream to green and fluorescent green.
Under suitable blue reef lighting, their fluorescent colours can become particularly striking, while their flowing movement creates an attractive appearance in the aquarium.
Where is its origin and where is it exported from?
Clove Star Polyps (Clavularia species) originate from tropical Indo-Pacific reef environments.
They are naturally found in shallow lagoons, reef flats and rocky reef areas, where they attach to hard surfaces and form spreading colonies.
Specimens are commonly supplied through marine aquarium exporters in countries such as Indonesia and the Philippines. Many are also propagated in captivity and sold as individual frags or small colonies.
Is it reef compatible?
Generally reef compatible with caution. Clove Star Polyps are peaceful, photosynthetic soft corals and can be maintained in many mixed reef aquariums.
However, they can spread across surrounding rockwork through their creeping connecting tissue and may eventually compete with neighbouring corals for space.
Their growth rate varies depending on the species and aquarium conditions.
They are best placed on an isolated rock island or separate piece of rubble to control their spread and prevent them from growing into neighbouring corals.
What should I feed it?
Clove Star Polyps obtain much of their nutrition through photosynthesis using symbiotic zooxanthellae algae.
They can also capture small suspended food particles from the surrounding water.
They may benefit from occasional supplementary feeding with:
Phytoplankton.
Zooplankton.
Rotifers.
Cyclops.
Fine powdered coral foods.
Microplankton.
Fine suspended marine food particles.
Feed small amounts approximately once or twice per week if supplementary feeding is desired.
Target feeding is not essential when suitable lighting, water movement and water quality are maintained.
How many can I keep?
Clove Star Polyps can be kept individually or in colonies, and there is no strict limit on the number of individual polyps.
They reproduce through budding and spread using their connecting tissue, gradually forming larger colonies across live rock and other suitable surfaces.
Under favourable aquarium conditions, they can establish substantial colonies and cover large areas of rockwork.