{"product_id":"green-star-polyps-2","title":"Green Star Polyps","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen Star Polyps are one of the most recognisable soft corals in the reef aquarium hobby, often recommended to newcomers for their resilience. This species, Briareum sp., forms a distinctive purple or reddish mat from which bright green polyps emerge, creating a lawn-like effect that can cover rocks, back walls, and other surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe polyps themselves are the main feature. Each one has eight delicate, feather-like tentacles surrounding a central opening, which gives the colony a fine, textured appearance. They are very responsive to water flow, gently swaying in the current, and will retract quickly when disturbed, leaving only the rubbery purple base visible until they feel secure again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare for Green Star Polyps is straightforward, as they are tolerant of a wide range of conditions. They do well in low to high lighting, anywhere from 50 to 250 PAR. Flow should be moderate to ensure the polyps extend fully and detritus doesn't settle on the mat. Standard reef parameters are sufficient: Calcium around 420-440 ppm, Alkalinity at 8-9 dKH, and Magnesium at 1300-1400. Due to their fast growth, it's best to place them on an isolated rock or on the back glass to prevent them from encrusting and overgrowing neighbouring corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir rapid growth and hardiness make them an excellent choice for adding movement and colour to a new tank or filling in empty spaces in a mature reef. Just be mindful of their growth rate, as they will readily encrust anything they can reach. With a little planning, they are a simple and rewarding coral to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a WYSIWYG item, so you'll receive the exact specimen pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Marine Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42429147578423,"sku":"EMA-SOF-20260903-K1DH","price":95.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/896abbb2-571f-46c7-b827-a380fa98f1af-_MG_4734.png?v=1788466878","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/green-star-polyps-2","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}