Clove polyps (Clavularia spp.) create the perfect saltwater aquarium display. Their feathery “fronds” sway back and forth in the current, resembling clusters of ferns or palm trees. And you can find them in every color imaginable. Of course, as with any coral species, there are one or two hiccups in their management to worry about.

This coral spotlight article is all about Clove Polyps of the Genus Clavularia. Clove polyps can be a versatile addition to a number of different tanks. They could work in smaller aquariums looking for a coral to provide motion that is not particularly aggressive to neighbors nor will outgrow the tank in a month.

2025年4月5日 · The Clove Polyps is a soft coral with many common names, including the Fern polyps, Palm tree polyps and Eight tentacle polyps. Clavularia spp is the scientific name of this coral, and it belongs to the Clavulariidae family. This coral can be found on reefs in the Indo-Pacific, with one species in the Atlantic.

2023年6月8日 · Clove Polyp coral are a star shaped soft coral that grows on longer stalks known as calyces. The star shape flows with the current and adds a beautiful movement factor along with the bright colors clove polyps offer. These clove polyps are part of the Clavulariidae family and are not the same as Green Star Polyps (GSP).

2023年3月1日 · Clove polyps, also known as Clavularia sp., are a popular soft coral that can add a splash of color to your reef tank. These polyps are relatively easy to care for, making them an ideal choice for both beginner and experienced reef tank owners.

Clove Polyps are a beautiful fast-growing soft coral that in many ways resemble both a Xenia and a Pipe Organ. They have soft feathery polyps that sometimes carry either an orange or green highlight. Their base forms a tube that the stalk extends from.

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.

2021年7月25日 · Clove polyps are relatively easy to maintain. Moderately strong water flow is preferred. This assists in removing detritus and other buildup at the base of the coral. Clove polyps can thrive in a pretty wide range of lighting as they can adapt over time to higher and lower light. We recommend around 100-150 PAR.

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An encrusting coral with tubular shaped polyps, clove corals can grow quite fast and compete with other corals for space (like xenia and star polyps they can become a “weed coral”). Polyps usually range in height from 1/2 to 2 inches when closed, and 1 to 4 inches when fully extended.