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Do clove polyps like flow?
Clove polyps do well in moderate or even high flow rates.
Do clove polyps spread?
It does grow fast though. You want color! And Xenia and GSP. While both xenia and GSP can spread easily, you can kinda contain them or cull them back, but the cloves just release polyps and spread all over.
Do clove polyps need to be fed?
We generally do not spend a lot of time spot feeding this coral. Clove polyps are photosynthetic so they will get the majority of their nutrition from the lighting provided. They are not a particularly light demanding coral.
Do clove polyps close at night?
They often retract like this at night, as well, so you can take a look in the morning when the lights first come on and you’ll see the same thing. Something that looks quite dead, but isn’t. If they’re healthy, just give it a minute and they’ll start to slowly emerge.
How do you propagate clove polyps?
Xenia, Clove Polyps And Waving Hand Polyps
- Remove six or more polyps along with a piece of the base rock with a sharp chisel.
- Apply a drop of glue to the base rock holding the polyp.
- Hold the polyp on the rock for 10 seconds and place the cutting in the water.
How long does it take for clove polyps to open?
How Long Does It Take For Clove Polyp To Open? The time it takes for clove polyp corals to open depends on many factors, including the water parameters, lighting, water flow, and tank placement, which all play a big role. But on average, it will take anywhere from 1 to 24 hours for these corals to open.
Will clove polyps take over a tank?
The only clove polyps that I know can take over and grow very fast are blue clove polyps. And they will simply take over your tank.
Are clove polyps good for beginners?
Clove polyps are a very hardy soft coral placing them amount the easier to keep corals and making them an excellent choice as corals for beginners. They have also been known to grow very fast, almost like an invasive coral. Clove polyps are also the least aggressive when it comes to defensive abilities.
What are clove polyps of genus Clavularia?
This coral spotlight article is all about Clove Polyps of the Genus Clavularia. Clove polyps are a soft coral which strictly means their polyp segments come in multiples of eight (Octocorallia) as compared to stony corals that come in multiples of six (Hexacorallia).
Are clove polyps good for reef?
Reef hobbyists often look for corals that sway in the currents and clove polyps are a great candidate to do just that. Second, the additional flow helps keep the colony cleaner. The base of the coral is a network of stolons that can collect detritus if allowed to settle.
What do clove polyps look like on rocks?
The heads can retract into the base of the coral making it look like a purple lumpy spot on your rocks. The below link highlights typical water conditions clove polyps will require.