{"product_id":"firework-clove-aa01-mixed-species","title":"Firework Clove AA01 | Mixed species","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelicate eight-tentacled 'firework' polyps on fine stalks, Clove Polyps spread into a soft, waving lawn in green, gold and cream, an easy, graceful soft coral.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eClavularia clove polyps grow on Indo-Pacific reef flats, rubble and rock, spreading via a connecting mat (stolon) in moderate light and moderate flow. They are hardy and adaptable. Provide low-to-moderate light and gentle turbulent flow on rock, where they will spread into a lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach polyp opens into a delicate crown of eight feathery tentacles on a slender stalk, often green or gold with contrasting centres, giving a soft 'firework' look. Colonies spread across the rock by runners. Healthy cloves open fully daily; long-closed polyps indicate irritation or poor conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful but a spreader that can colonise adjacent rock, so site it where it can expand without smothering slower corals. Different clove types coexist happily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNourished mainly by light, so feeding is optional. Fine coral foods occasionally can be offered but are not needed for good growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLighting and PAR Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide lighting of approximately 50-150 PAR (low to moderate). Acclimate any new coral to your lighting gradually over two to four weeks - moving it straight under intense light, or too much light too soon, is a common cause of bleaching, browning or tissue loss. Blue-heavy reef spectrum brings out the strongest fluorescent colour. Use a PAR meter where possible and remember that PAR falls off quickly with depth, so measure at the coral's actual position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFlow Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAim for Low to moderate, turbulent. Good water movement delivers food, carries away waste and mucus, and prevents detritus settling on the coral. Avoid a single harsh, direct (laminar) jet aimed straight at the coral; instead use randomised or turbulent flow from wavemakers or crossing returns so the movement is varied. Watch the coral itself - tissue that cannot inflate, tentacles pinned back, or a colony peppered with detritus all indicate the flow is wrong for that spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep water parameters stable and within reef ranges: temperature 24-26C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.025 (1.024-1.026), alkalinity 7-9 dKH, calcium 400-450 ppm and magnesium 1250-1350 ppm, with nitrate around 2-15 ppm and phosphate around 0.03-0.15 ppm. Stability matters more than chasing exact numbers - steady parameters beat a 'perfect' figure that swings. Run reliable biological filtration and protein skimming, keep up regular water changes, and only add corals to a mature, cycled system. Quarantine or at least inspect and dip new corals for pests before adding them. Difficulty for this coral is best described as: Beginner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSupplement Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoft corals are far less demanding on the foundation elements than stony corals, but calcium, alkalinity and magnesium should still be kept stable in the normal reef range. Iodine and a broad trace-element supplement (such as the Red Sea Reef Care colour range) support healthy colour and polyp extension. Avoid large swings, as consistency matters more than heavy dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace this coral lower to middle of the aquascape, on rock. Give it room to open and expand to its full size before it touches neighbours, and remember many corals look small when first added and much larger once settled and inflated. Most colonies and frags can be propagated by fragging - cutting or snipping a piece and mounting it with reef-safe glue or putty onto a plug or rock, then giving it clean water and gentle flow to heal. Always let a newly placed coral settle for a few days before deciding whether to move it, as most sulk briefly after any change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClavularia sp.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClove Polyps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoral Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft Coral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndo-Pacific \/ Australian reefs (collected and aquacultured)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament \/ Aggression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (spreads readily)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting (PAR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50-150 PAR (low to moderate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate, turbulent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower to middle of the aquascape, on rock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeeding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSee Feeding section\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24-26C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.1-8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity (Specific Gravity)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.025 (1.024-1.026)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlkalinity (KH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7-9 dKH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400-450 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1250-1350 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrate (NO3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-15 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphate (PO4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.03-0.15 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, reef safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium, alkalinity \u0026amp; magnesium; trace elements \/ iodine; see Supplement section\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Tank Mates and Corals\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent in mixed reefs with other soft corals, zoanthids, mushrooms and hardy LPS, alongside reef-safe fish and a clean-up crew. Give fast-spreading softies their own space so they do not overgrow slower neighbours, and run carbon where leathers are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid housing with fish that nip or eat corals - many angelfish, some butterflyfish, and certain large wrasse or pufferfish will pick at coral tissue. Keep it out of reach of more aggressive corals' sweeper tentacles, and do not let fast-growing neighbours overgrow or shade it. Avoid unstable water and sudden swings in salinity, temperature or alkalinity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232714768675,"sku":"AA3333","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/firework-clove-aa01-mixed-species","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}