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SALT WATER  - Coral - Polyp Coral

Starburst Polyp Coral Pachyclavularia sp,

Starburst Polyp Coral (Pachyclavularia sp,)  
Aliases:  Star Polyps, Daisy Polyps
Starburst Polyp Coral Pachyclavularia sp,
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region of origin

  Family:  Clavulariidae
  Maximum Size:  Unreported
  Temperament:  Passive
  Stamina:  Hardy

  Activity:  Day / Diurnal
  Tank Area Preference:
   

  Captive Breeding:  Good
  Sexual Differences:  None Specified

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notes
   An easy coral to care for. If this coral is healthy it can slowly spread over and onto just about everything in the aquarium. As usual, if though it gets most of what it needs from Photosythesis, it will always benefit from addition feedings of filter foods.   
overview
  
The Starburst Polyp Coral (Pachyclavularia sp,) is sometimes called a Star Polyps or a Daisy Polyps. It belongs to the family named Clavulariidae. The Starburst Polyp Coral is passive in nature and hardy in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is good and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Pachyclavularia sp, in general should have standard (3 watts/gallon) light to thrive. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.3, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include a strong water current, a moderate water current, and a fluctuating water current.

  
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