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Green Star Polyps

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Scientific Name
Clavularia viridis

Common Names
Green Star Polyps, GSP

Origin
Indonesia

Lighting
Medium to High

Current
Moderate to High

Aggressiveness
Highly aggressive. While GSP do not sting their neighbors, their encrusting mat can quickly overtake other corals in a fight for space.

Hardiness
Very hardy, excellent beginners coral once water parameters are stable and calcium levels are up to par. This coral does appreciate the addition of iodine/iodide.

Placement
Anywhere in your tank that receives light and high flow.

This coral is a great space filler coral. It is encrusting and spreads by means of an expanding rubbery purple mat. This coral will grow in almost any light condition, however it will not have great coloration unless under bright light. This coral loves a higher current to keep pest algae from growing on it and potentially smothering it. This coral also thrives of off phosphates and nutrients in your water.

Goss George 07/25/2003

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