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Polyps
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Star polyps are found in oceans around the world, but are commonly harvested from the Indo-Pacific. They are are found in various forms and colors. Typically, their polyps are
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Daisy Polyps were only recently classified as Knopia octocontacanalis in 2007. They are related to Clove Polyps ( Clavularia sp. ), Star Polyps ( Pachyclavularia sp. ) and Waving
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Clove Polyps ( Clavularia sp. ) have eight fan-like tentacles flowering from the end of each stalk. The stalks grow from a base encrusting over a hard surface. They
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![Palythoa grandis Cinnamon Polyp - Single Polyp]()
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Palythoa grandis is also known among aquarists as the Giant Zoanthid, Sun Zoanthid, or Cinnamon Polyp. Each individual polyps grows to about 1.5 inches across and can form
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Pulsing Xenias are one of the most spectacular corals for the aquarium due to their rhythmic pulsing of their polyps. Large colonies can be truly magnificent. These corals are
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Encrusting Gorgonians can appear in several forms and colors. These corals grow in a mat that can be purple or brown in color and can either grow in sheets,
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Star polyps are found in oceans around the world, but are commonly harvested from the Indo-Pacific. They are are found in various forms and colors. Typically, their polyps are
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Clove Polyps ( Clavularia sp. ) have eight fan-like tentacles flowering from the end of each stalk. The stalks grow from a base encrusting over a hard surface. They
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Zoanthid polyps are one of the collector's items of the reef trade. Many different color varieties and combinations exist and are sought after within the trade. They are easy
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Polyps are found in oceans around the world, but are commonly harvested from the Indo-Pacific. They are low maintenance and make ideal beginner corals for new aquarists. These polyps
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Button Polyps ( Protopalythoa sp. ) are an excellent choice for the reef tank beginner. They are found in various forms and colors. Typically, their polyps are brown or
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Zoanthid polyps are one of the collector's items of the reef trade. Many different color varieties and combinations exist and are sought after within the trade. They are easy
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