{"product_id":"green-star-polyps","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 particular variety is a classic bright green, a colour that is consistent under a wide range of aquarium lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach polyp has a distinct star shape, emerging from a rubbery purple mat that encrusts surfaces. The polyps are a vibrant fluorescent green and will sway together in the current, creating a compelling sense of movement in the tank. This growth habit allows it to cover bare rockwork or back walls with a uniform, lawn-like carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare for Green Star Polyps is straightforward. They are not demanding about lighting and will grow well in a wide range of PAR, from 50 to 250. They prefer moderate to strong water flow, which helps keep the mat clean and encourages the polyps to extend fully. Be mindful of their growth rate; it's best to place them on an isolated rock or the back glass to prevent them from overgrowing neighbouring corals. While photosynthetic, they can benefit from occasional broad-spectrum soft coral food. Maintain standard reef parameters with calcium at 420-440 ppm, alkalinity at 8-9 dKH, and magnesium around 1300-1400.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir fast growth and hardiness make Green Star Polyps an excellent choice for adding colour and motion to a new or established reef tank. They are peaceful, but their encrusting nature means giving them space is the best strategy for long-term harmony in a mixed reef.\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":42429147512887,"sku":"EMA-SOF-20260903-XVU6","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/43556df6-b7b3-465a-b24f-1d962590f549-_MG_4735.png?v=1788466869","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/green-star-polyps","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}