Pest ID

Sacrothelia (blue cloves)

Sarcothelia sp.

Spread Speed

Fast - growth and nutrient dependent

Size

1-5cm

Found On

Clavularia colonies, frag plugs, live rock

invasive soft coral, spreads rapidly and can overtake rockwork and corals

rapid matting growth, spreads across rock and over corals, difficult to remove once established

manual removal, scraping or chiseling, isolate and discard heavily infested rock

FAQ

Pest Identification Questions

About Sacrothelia (blue cloves)

What is Sacrothelia (blue cloves)?

invasive soft coral, spreads rapidly and can overtake rockwork and corals
How does Sacrothelia (blue cloves) behave or spread?

rapid matting growth, spreads across rock and over corals, difficult to remove once established
How can Sacrothelia (blue cloves) be controlled or removed?

manual removal, scraping or chiseling, isolate and discard heavily infested rock