{"product_id":"wysiwyg-xl-green-star-polyp-colony-009","title":"WYSIWYG XL Green Star Polyp Colony - 009","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXL Green Star Polyp Colony: A Vibrant, Fast-Growing Soft Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe XL Green Star Polyp Colony is an impressive soft coral featuring a dense mat of brilliant green polyps that create a flowing, grass-like appearance under reef aquarium water movement. Known for its intense coloration, movement, and hardy nature, Green Star Polyps are one of the most recognizable and visually striking soft corals in the reef hobby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis WYSIWYG specimen is an exceptionally large, established colony growing across a substantial piece of rock. When fully extended, hundreds of bright green polyps create a dense field of color and movement, making this colony an immediate centerpiece rather than a small frag that needs time to grow in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Star Polyps are photosynthetic and receive the majority of their nutritional requirements from symbiotic zooxanthellae. They are also well known for their rapid growth once established. Because they can spread across neighboring rockwork, many reef keepers choose to place GSP colonies on isolated rocks or areas where their growth can be easily managed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWYSIWYG:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The coral pictured is the exact XL colony you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily photosynthetic. Green Star Polyps receive most of their energy through symbiotic zooxanthellae but can also absorb nutrients and small suspended food particles from the water column.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Direct feeding is generally not required. Occasional broadcast feeding with fine coral foods may support growth but is optional under appropriate reef lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef Safe, although its rapid growth should be considered when choosing placement. Green Star Polyps can spread onto nearby rockwork and potentially compete for space with neighboring corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful but highly competitive for space due to its fast-growing encrusting mat.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can be placed on the sand bed or rockwork. Placement on an isolated rock is often preferred when the aquarist wants to control its spread.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain stable reef conditions and avoid rapid changes in salinity, temperature, alkalinity, or other major parameters.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate water movement is ideal and helps create the characteristic waving motion of the extended polyps.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate reef lighting is generally appropriate and helps maintain strong green coloration and healthy growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePachyclavularia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Common Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green Star Polyp Colony\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green Star Polyps, GSP, Star Polyps\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indo-Pacific\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e XL WYSIWYG Colony – See Photos\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful \/ Aggressive Grower\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily Photosynthetic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Supplemental feeding generally not required\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sand Bed to Rockwork\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10 Gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SDC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55655691092267,"sku":"ICAFA730AC-0","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1141\/1330\/files\/IMG_8818.jpg?v=1790029472","url":"https:\/\/aquariumfish.com\/products\/wysiwyg-xl-green-star-polyp-colony-009","provider":"AquariumFish.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}