Blue Snowflake Polyps (Clavularia sp.) spawning

[Blueshorts]

Found this in my aquarium the other day. It happened once before, but I didn't have my camera on me. Both times I thought the coral was dying because it looks so ratty the day before it starts. The tan dots are eggs I believe.

http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/zz180/blueshorts/BlueSnowflakePolypsSpawning03-17-20.jpg

When I saw this the first time it took me a couple of days to figure out what it was and then I found this advanced aquarist article and all was explained:
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2008/10/aafeature1

[Chops30]

Very cool!!

[ylchik]

totally cool :D

[LegoZ]

do you have random starts popping up anywhere?

[Fieroguy19]

Wow that is pretty cool. Will be neat to see if they start growing random places

[Blueshorts]

I haven't noticed any new starts, but I'm definitely keeping my eyes peeled. When the eggs "hatch" they release free swimming planktonic larvae. I have a feeling they probably get sucked up by the skimmer though. So far most of the eggs have disappeared and only a few remain.

[saltydawg]

Nice! Is this a hardy coral? Would you be willing to share some of this? :)

[Blueshorts]

Nice! Is this a hardy coral? Would you be willing to share some of this? :)

This is a pretty hardy coral, I've had several colonies pop up around the tank. most in low light areas. The colony pictured above is in a high light area. I'm willing to share, just need to get some super glue!

[saltydawg]

I have the super glue! Where are you located?

[Blueshorts]

Normal, Il

[jjwalsh]

I wouldn't mind getting a frag of that if your selling it.

[saltydawg]

pm sent

[Blueshorts]

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