{"id":14375,"date":"2026-02-18T01:39:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T01:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/xenia-green-star-coral-polyp-pachyclavularia-violacea\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T01:39:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T01:39:59","slug":"xenia-green-star-coral-polyp-pachyclavularia-violacea","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=xenia-green-star-coral-polyp-pachyclavularia-violacea","title":{"rendered":"Xenia Green Star Coral Polyp Pachyclavularia Violacea"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"163\"><strong data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"161\">Green Star Coral Polyp (Pachyclavularia violacea)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"425\"><strong data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"178\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"181\" \/>The Green Star Polyp Coral is a hardy and fast-growing soft coral, well-loved for its bright neon-green polyps that sway beautifully in the water flow. It forms a vibrant mat over rockwork, adding instant color and movement to reef aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"546\"><strong data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"438\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"441\" \/>Native to the Indo-Pacific, typically found in shallow reef zones encrusting rocks and coral skeletons.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"751\"><strong data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"560\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"563\" \/>Photosynthetic, gaining most nutrition from symbiotic zooxanthellae. Supplemental feeding with phytoplankton, marine snow, or other liquid coral foods will support growth and coloration.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"935\"><strong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"768\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"771\" \/>Reef-safe. Compatible with most peaceful fish and invertebrates. Best placed away from slow-growing corals, as its rapid spread may overtake neighboring colonies.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"1070\"><strong data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"952\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"955\" \/>Non-aggressive but highly invasive; spreads quickly over rock surfaces and may crowd out less aggressive species.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1266\"><strong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1093\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1096\" \/>Beginner. Extremely hardy, making it one of the best starter corals for reef tanks. Prefers moderate to high lighting, moderate water flow, and stable water conditions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1291\"><strong data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1289\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1384\">\n<li data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1328\">\n<p data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1328\">Temperature: 72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201325.5\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1344\">\n<p data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1344\">pH: 8.1\u20138.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1370\">\n<p data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1370\">Salinity: 1.023\u20131.025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1384\">\n<p data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1384\">dKH: 8\u201312<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Green Star Coral Polyp (Pachyclavularia violacea) Overview:The Green Star Polyp Coral is a hardy and fast-growing soft coral, well-loved for its bright neon-green polyps that sway beautifully in the water flow. It forms a vibrant mat over rockwork, adding instant color and movement to reef aquariums. 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