For hobbyists researching soft corals, you can’t go wrong with clove polyps. They’re readily available (without breaking the bank), interesting to look at, and won’t drive you crazy i… See more

Clove polyps show up on reefs throughout the Indo-Pacific. Well, with one exception. (Clavularia modestomakes itself at home in the Atlantic) Otherwise, you’ll see those waving fron… See more

With all of those fancy feathers, it’s no surprise that clove polyps receive the bulk of their nutrients from their zooxanthellae. The symbiotic algae go to work under the light, provid… See more

It’s a toss-up on what’s cooler about clove polyps: the hypnotic sway of the fluffy tentacles in the current, or the sudden “pop” as they retract into their calyces. As soon as ANYTHI… See more

Courtesy of the web-like structure of the stolon, clove polyps can spread over – almost anything. New polyps bud and settle on a nearby structure. (And that’s why you want to avo… See more