Firework Clove Polyps

Firework Clove Polyps are stunning soft corals known for their vivid neon green, orange, and yellow patterns that resemble fireworks bursting underwater. Under blue lighting, their fluorescent colors pop, creating a spectacular display. Firework Cloves are hardy, fast-growing, and beginner-friendly, making them a perfect choice for reef aquarists looking to add dramatic color and graceful movement to their tanks.

Care Guide:

• Tank Size: Suitable for nano (10+ gallons) and larger reef tanks.
• Temperament: Peaceful, but can rapidly spread, potentially overtaking nearby corals.
• Lighting: Moderate (PAR 80-150); actinic blue lighting enhances vibrant fluorescence.
• Flow: Moderate – gentle, indirect flow encourages full polyp extension and prevents detritus buildup.
• Placement:
  • Best placed on rockwork or isolated islands to manage rapid growth.
  • Allow space for spreading, or isolate to prevent unwanted expansion.
• Feeding:
  • Primarily relies on photosynthesis via zooxanthellae.
  • Benefits from broadcast feeding with:
    • Reef amino acids
    • Phytoplankton
    • Powdered coral foods (e.g., Reef Roids)
• Water Parameters:
  • Temperature: 74-78°F (23-26°C)
  • pH: 8.1-8.4
  • Salinity: 1.024-1.026
  • Alkalinity: 8-12 dKH
  • Calcium: 400-450 ppm
  • Magnesium: 1250-1350 ppm
  • Nitrate & Phosphate: Low but detectable (NO₃: 5-15 ppm, PO₄: 0.03-0.07 ppm)

Compatibility:

• Very peaceful, can coexist with most corals.
• Ideal with other soft corals or non-aggressive LPS.
• Avoid proximity to aggressive corals such as Galaxea, Torch, or Hydnophora.

Special Considerations:

• Growth Management: Firework Cloves grow quickly; placing them on isolated rocks helps control their spread.
• Coloration Enhancement: Optimal colors develop under blue-dominant LED lighting, intensifying their unique, firework-like fluorescence.
• Fragging: Easy to frag by cutting or peeling off sections of their mat-like growth.

Summary:

Firework Clove Polyps are hardy, fast-growing, and visually stunning corals, perfect for adding vibrant color and graceful movement to reef aquariums. With stable water conditions, moderate lighting, and occasional feeding, Firework Cloves will thrive and create breathtaking colonies, ideal for aquarists of all experience levels.