Fireworks Clove Polyp
$45.00
- Please Note: This is a representative photo of the item you will receive
- Frags are 6+ polyp avg.
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Description
🌿 Clove Polyp Coral – Description & Care Guide
🪸 Description
Clove Polyps (Clavularia spp.) are a type of soft coral known for their feathery, flower-like polyps that extend from a creeping mat (coenenchyme). They add beautiful movement and texture to reef tanks, often forming dense mats that sway gently with water flow.
Common Names: Clove Polyps, Clavularia, Palm Tree Polyps, Fern Polyps, Daisy Polyps
Color Morphs: Neon green, blue, purple, pink, metallic, rainbow-tipped
🔎 Key Features
- Growth Form: Colonial — spreads by mat-like encrusting tissue
- Polyp Shape: Long stalks with fringed, clove-shaped tops (like mini palm trees)
- Texture: No hard skeleton — fully soft tissue
- Movement: Constant waving, adds lively motion to the tank
🧪 Tank Requirements
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
| Lighting | Moderate to high (PAR 80–200) |
| Flow | Moderate to strong |
| Temperature | 75–80°F (24–27°C) |
| Salinity | 1.025–1.026 SG |
| Alkalinity | 8–12 dKH |
| Nutrients | Nitrate: 5–15 ppm; Phosphate: 0.03–0.1 ppm |
💡 Lighting Tips
- Grows well under moderate to high light.
- More intense lighting can bring out vivid fluorescent colors.
- Acclimate slowly when introducing under strong LEDs or T5s.
🌊 Flow Requirements
- Enjoy moderate to strong flow — keeps polyps moving and debris-free.
- Too little flow can lead to detritus buildup and algae.
🍽️ Feeding
- Photosynthetic – does not require direct feeding.
- Can benefit from occasional fine particulate coral foods, such as:
- Phytoplankton, amino acids, Reef-Roids
- Feeding Frequency: 1–2× per week (optional)
🧼 Care & Placement
- Aggression: Peaceful — does not sting neighbors
- Placement: Lower rockwork, frag racks, or island-style areas with room to grow
- Growth Rate: Fast — can overgrow and smother nearby corals
- Fragging: Very easy — cut sections of the mat with a scalpel or scissors
⚠️ Common Issues
| Problem | Cause | Fix |
| Fading color | Low light or low nutrients | Increase light or feed lightly |
| Overgrowth/smothering | High growth rate | Frag or trim regularly |
| Closed polyps | Poor flow, detritus buildup | Increase flow or clean area |
| Algae in mat | Excess nutrients, low flow | Improve flow and nutrient control |
✅ Quick Summary
| Trait | Clove Polyp Coral |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Aggression | Peaceful |
| Lighting | Moderate to High |
| Flow | Moderate to Strong |
| Feeding | Optional |
| Fragging | Very Easy |
| Placement | Mid to lower, with space to grow |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
🌈 Popular Varieties
| Name | Description |
| Blue Clove Polyps | Iridescent blue with white centers |
| Neon Green Clove | Bright green with tan or clear stalks |
| Rainbow Clove | Multicolor tips, premium variety |
| Palm Tree Polyps | Common tan morph |
🌿 Tips for Success
- Great for adding motion and covering bare rock or overflow pipes.
- Place on isolated rocks or islands to control overgrowth.
- Regularly trim or frag to prevent mat from invading other corals.
- Can be kept in nano tanks or large displays.
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