Green Star Polyp (GSP)

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AT A GLANCE
Quick facts: Care level: Easy · Lighting: Low–Moderate · Flow: Moderate–High · Feeding: Optional

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WHY SHOULD I BUY THIS CORAL?
Green Star Polyp is one of the most iconic and beginner‑friendly corals in the reef hobby, instantly recognisable by its bright neon green polyps extending from a contrasting purple mat. With constant waving motion and rapid growth, GSP adds life, colour, and movement to any aquarium. Its hardiness and adaptability make it an excellent choice for filling space, covering rockwork, or creating dramatic “living wall” effects.

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CARE LEVEL
Easy
Ideal for beginners and established reef systems alike.

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WATER REQUIREMENTS & GENERAL CARE

• Temperature: 24–27 °C
• Salinity: 1.024–1.026 (32–35 ppt)
• pH: 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity: 8–9 dKH
• Calcium: 380–450 ppm
• Magnesium: 1250–1350 ppm
GSP is tolerant of a wide range of conditions but grows best with stable parameters and good water quality.

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LIGHTING
• Low–Moderate
• PAR Range: 50–150 PAR

Green Star Polyp adapts well to a broad lighting range. Moderate lighting promotes faster growth and strong polyp extension.

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PLACEMENT
• Bottom / Mid rockwork / Isolated rock

Can be placed on rockwork, frag plugs, or isolated islands. Isolation is recommended to control spreading.

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FLOW
• Moderate–High

Moderate to strong, indirect flow keeps the mat clean and encourages full polyp extension and healthy growth.

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FEEDING
• Photosynthetic: Feeding optional
Recommended feeding schedule:
• Occasional (optional)
Accepted foods:
• Fine powdered coral foods
• Reef roids
• Microplankton blends
• Liquid coral foods or amino acids

Feeding is not required but may enhance growth and polyp size.

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COMPATIBILITY & BEHAVIOUR
• Temperament: Peaceful
• No sweeper tentacles
• Fast‑growing and can overtake nearby rockwork
• Best kept isolated from slow‑growing or delicate corals

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Family: Clavulariidae
• Origin: Indo‑Pacific
• Natural Habitat: Reef flats and shallow reef zones
• Typical Depth Range: 1–20 m

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WHY WE RECOMMEND THIS CORAL
✔ Extremely hardy and beginner friendly
✔ Bright neon green colour with constant movement
✔ Excellent for covering rockwork or back walls
✔ Fast growth for instant visual impact

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DISCLAIMER
• Coral appearance may vary under different lighting conditions
• Green Star Polyp can spread rapidly if not contained
• Size and growth rate may differ between systems
• All corals are supplied healthy and pest checked