Blue Green Sympodium Coral
$34.99
Sale price
$34.99
Regular price
$44.99
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Blue Green Sympodium Coral
$34.99
Sale price
$34.99
Regular price
$44.99
Grow your corals with:
Care Level
Moderate
Lighting
Low–Moderate
Flow
Moderate-High
Placement
Mid–High
Temperament
Peaceful (2–4 inches spacing)
Feeding
photosynthetic, phytoplankton, microplankton, rotifers, baby brine shrimp (nauplii), cyclops, powdered coral foods, marine snow
Blue Green Sympodium Coral FAQ's
How is Blue Green Sympodium Coral (Sympodium sp.) different from clove polyps, and does it take over rockwork?
Sympodium has tiny, daisy-like polyps with vivid blue-green centers and short tentacles; the stolon is thin and hugs the rock. It spreads as an encrusting mat but is generally slower and less invasive than common clove polyps or GSP. It rarely climbs smooth surfaces. Give it an isolated rock or “island” if you want clean borders, and trim edges periodically with a scalpel to manage creep.
Why did my Sympodium shift from vibrant blue-green to pale or brownish, and how can I bring back color?
Color shifts usually track light spectrum and nutrient balance. Excess white light and very low nutrients can cause paling; very high nutrients can mute blues/greens. Aim for stable parameters, moderate PAR (about 80–150), and blue-leaning spectrum. Maintain non-zero nitrate and phosphate. Consistent trace availability (notably iodine and iron) supports pigmentation—small, regular water changes often suffice. Avoid rapid changes; re-acclimate to brighter light over 2–3 weeks.
Can Sympodium safely grow near SPS or LPS, and what interactions should I watch?
It coexists well around SPS bases and doesn’t pack strong stings, but it can creep under shaded margins. Aggressive LPS with sweepers (euphyllia, favids) will burn it; keep a buffer zone. Moderate, random flow prevents detritus buildup between polyps. If you want Sympodium as a “living carpet” around SPS, place it on separate rubble pieces to confine spread and reposition as needed, or cut small moats in epoxy to form growth boundaries.
My colony closed for days and edges look “melty.” What’s the likely cause and fix?
Common triggers are sudden light/flow changes, unstable alkalinity, or bacterial film after shipping. First, stabilize parameters and moderate flow to gently ruffle polyps. Siphon detritus and any cyanobacteria between heads. An iodine dip (per label) often helps; avoid harsh multi-chemical dips on stressed soft corals. If recession advances, frag healthy margins onto clean plugs and discard necrotic mat. Keep nutrients detectable and avoid blasting with high PAR during recovery.
Description
You will receive a frag similar in shape and size to the photo. Frags are typically ¾" – 1" in size.
You will receive a frag SIMILAR in shape and size to the coral in the photo. This is NOT a WYSIWYG frag.
SKU: AWxBlueGreenS
