Knopia Star Polyps (Knopia sp.)

Knopia Star Polyps is a fast-growing soft coral that forms a mat that spreads across the substrate. Its small star-shaped polyps have long, thin tentacles, and the flow makes the entire coral move spectacularly. Knopia resembles Green Star Polyps in appearance, but its structure and growth habit are more delicate.

Characteristics

- Forms a dense mat that spreads across the substrate

- Small star-shaped polyps and long, thin tentacles

- Grows quickly in good conditions

- Also well-suited for beginners

- Growth should be limited by placing the coral on its own rock

Care Instructions

- Lighting: Low–moderate

- Flow: Moderate

- Temperature: 24–26 °C

- Salinity: 1.024–1.026

- Feeding: Obtains most of its energy through photosynthesis. Separate feeding is not essential but it can utilize fine nutrients in the water.

- Placement: On a rock in an area where the spread of the coral can be managed if necessary

Additional Information

- Scientific name: Knopia sp.

- Coral type: Soft coral

- Difficulty level: Easy