{"id":2766,"date":"2026-02-16T23:13:31","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/blue-star-coral-polyp-anthella-sp\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T23:13:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:13:32","slug":"blue-star-coral-polyp-anthella-sp","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=blue-star-coral-polyp-anthella-sp","title":{"rendered":"Blue Star Coral Polyp Anthella Sp"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"137\"><strong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"135\">Blue Star Coral Polyp (Anthella sp.)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"428\"><strong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"152\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"155\" \/>The Blue Star Coral Polyp is a soft coral prized for its delicate, tree-like stalks topped with star-shaped blue polyps. Its gentle swaying in the current and subtle coloration provide a unique contrast to brighter corals, making it a graceful addition to reef aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"547\"><strong data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"441\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"444\" \/>Native to the Indo-Pacific, often found in shallow reef zones attached to rubble or rocky substrates.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"766\"><strong data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"561\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"564\" \/>Primarily photosynthetic, relying on symbiotic zooxanthellae for energy. Benefits from supplemental feeding of phytoplankton, marine snow, or other micro-sized coral foods to encourage healthy growth.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"947\"><strong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"783\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"786\" \/>Reef-safe and compatible with peaceful fish and invertebrates. Should be placed away from aggressive or stinging corals to avoid damage to its delicate polyps.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1082\"><strong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"964\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"967\" \/>Non-aggressive. Does not overgrow aggressively like Green Star Polyps, making it easier to manage in mixed reefs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1285\"><strong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1105\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1108\" \/>Beginner to intermediate. Relatively hardy but prefers stable reef conditions. Thrives under moderate lighting, gentle to moderate water flow, and consistent water parameters.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1310\"><strong data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1308\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1403\">\n<li data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1347\">\n<p data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1347\">Temperature: 72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201325.5\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1363\">\n<p data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1363\">pH: 8.1\u20138.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1389\">\n<p data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1389\">Salinity: 1.023\u20131.025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1403\">\n<p data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1403\">dKH: 8\u201312<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blue Star Coral Polyp (Anthella sp.) Overview:The Blue Star Coral Polyp is a soft coral prized for its delicate, tree-like stalks topped with star-shaped blue polyps. Its gentle swaying in the current and subtle coloration provide a unique contrast to brighter corals, making it a graceful addition to reef aquariums. 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