Polyps
Kryptonite Green Star Polyp
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WYSIWYG — the coral pictured is the exact specimen you receive, not a stock photo. Quantity one.Under actinic light, the polyps are a deep blue/purple with bright, fluorescent green stripes down the center of each tentacle.At a glance Species: Briareum...
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WYSIWYG — the coral pictured is the exact specimen you receive, not a stock photo. Quantity one.
Under actinic light, the polyps are a deep blue/purple with bright, fluorescent green stripes down the center of each tentacle.
At a glance
- Species: Briareum sp. — star polyps; clove polyp (Clavularia) is a close look-alike
- Polyps: 9
- Frag size: 1.5" across
- Placement: Lower to middle rock, isolated island
- Mounted on: ceramic frag plug
Care
Star polyps grow quickly and will encrust across rock and glass. Best mounted on an isolated island so they cannot overtake slower neighbours. Very tolerant of imperfect water.
Acclimation
Float the sealed bag for 15 minutes to equalise temperature, then drip acclimate for 30–45 minutes before placing. Start the coral low in the tank and move it up over a week or two if it wants more light. A freshwater or iodine dip before it goes in is cheap insurance against hitchhikers.
Photographed under blue/actinic aquarium lighting, which is how most reef tanks are viewed. Colours will look different under white light.
