Clove Polyp Coral for Reef Aquariums, Firework Variety with Flower-Like Movement and Fluorescent Highlights

Firework Clove Polyp Coral brings flower-like motion and fluorescent highlights to a reef aquascape. Its slender polyps sway gently in the current, adding the lively movement of a natural coral garden.

This adaptable soft coral suits beginner and experienced reef keepers. Its fast, encrusting growth can cover rockwork, fill open spaces, and create a lush display when stable water parameters are maintained.

Key Features

• Slender, flower-like polyps move gently with the current, bringing visible motion and a natural feel to the reef display.
• Fast, encrusting growth lets the coral spread across rockwork or other surfaces, making it useful for filling gaps in an aquascape.
• Hardy and adaptable growth makes this clove polyp approachable for newer aquarists while remaining visually rewarding for experienced reef keepers.
• Moderate lighting supports healthy growth and coloration, while blue-spectrum light can bring out the coral’s fluorescent highlights.
• Indirect low-to-moderate flow allows the delicate polyps to extend and sway while carrying away debris and supporting efficient nutrient capture.

Specifications

• Scientific classification: Clavularia spp.
• Origin: Tropical Indo-Pacific waters.
• Recommended temperature: 76–80°F.
• Recommended salinity: 1.024–1.026.
• Recommended calcium: 400–450 ppm.
• Recommended alkalinity: 8–12 dKH.
• Recommended magnesium: 1250–1350 ppm.
• Recommended nitrate level: 5–15 ppm.
• Recommended phosphate level: Below 0.10 ppm.
• Recommended lighting: Moderate, with a PAR range of 50–150.
• Recommended water movement: Indirect low-to-moderate flow.
• Supplemental feeding frequency: 1–2 times per week.
• Suitable supplemental foods include powdered coral food, phytoplankton, finely ground planktonic food, and rotifers.
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Place this coral where it receives balanced light and gentle, indirect movement. Watch its polyp extension and swaying response, then fine-tune placement as needed to support a clean, colorful, naturally animated reef display.