{"product_id":"green-star-polyp-fragment","title":"Green Star Polyp Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen Star Polyp is a popular and widespread soft coral in the aquarium hobby, valued for its hardiness and the unique sense of motion it brings to a reef tank. This coral grows as an encrusting mat, from which numerous vibrant polyps emerge. It is an excellent choice for newcomers to reef-keeping and seasoned hobbyists alike, known for its fast growth and forgiving nature when provided with stable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe appearance of Green Star Polyp is quite distinctive. The coral forms a rubbery purple or reddish mat that encrusts over rockwork, glass, and other surfaces. From this base, small, star-shaped polyps extend, each possessing eight tentacles. The polyps are typically a bright green, ranging from a grassy hue to an intense fluorescent neon color under actinic lighting. When the polyps are fully extended and swaying in the current, they create a mesmerizing, lawn-like effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare for Green Star Polyp is straightforward as it is highly adaptable. It thrives under a wide range of lighting, but a moderate PAR level of 75-200 is a good target. It prefers moderate to strong, intermittent water flow, which helps keep the mat clean from detritus and encourages the polyps to open fully. Due to its aggressive growth rate, it is best placed on an isolated rock or on the back pane of the aquarium to prevent it from overtaking other corals. It is largely photosynthetic but will accept broadcast feeding of fine particulate foods. Maintain standard reef parameters with calcium at 400-450 ppm, alkalinity at 8-12 dKH, and magnesium at 1250-1350 ppm. While not possessing stinging tentacles, it will encrust and smother any stationary corals in its path, so provide ample space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone looking to add a hardy, fast-growing coral that provides vibrant color and gentle movement, the Green Star Polyp is a classic and dependable option. Its resilience makes it an enjoyable and rewarding species for almost any mixed reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: This is not a WYSIWYG item. You will receive a coral frag of the same species and similar coloration\/quality to what is photographed, but the exact specimen may vary. Each piece is unique and hand-selected for health and color.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Marine Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42277713510455,"sku":"EMA-SOF-20260619-PLQK","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/c91703b2-77c3-4137-a481-a91d85cb6987-Greenstarpolyp1.png?v=1781897730","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/green-star-polyp-fragment","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}