Branching GSP

Overview

Branching Green Star Polyps (GSP) are a popular reef coral known for their rapid growth and unique three-dimensional branching structure. Unlike typical encrusting GSP varieties, this branching form creates a vivid miniature forest, ideal for adding vibrant texture and motion to your aquarium. Renowned for its hardiness, Branching GSP is considered a top choice for beginners seeking a resilient and visually striking soft coral.

Colorization

This coral features bright neon green tentacles with contrasting white or silver centers, all perched on a deep purple, branching skeleton. The coloration intensifies under brighter lighting, offering a dazzling display in any reef setup.

Size

Typically sold as a 1 to 2 inch frag consisting of a small cluster of branching stalks, it grows quickly to fill out spaces in your aquarium.

Lighting

Highly adaptable, Branching GSP thrives under a broad range of lighting conditions from low to high. Brighter lighting often enhances the vibrancy of its green tentacles.

Water Flow

Prefers medium to high water flow. Strong currents help keep debris from settling on the polyps and encourage them to remain extended and healthy.

Feeding

This coral is primarily photosynthetic, relying on light for nutrition. It rarely requires supplemental feeding but can benefit from occasional fine particulate capture from the water column.

Aggressiveness

Peaceful in nature, Branching GSP lacks stinging sweepers but can aggressively overgrow neighboring corals if not managed, so many reef keepers isolate it to prevent smothering other species.

Care Level

Very easy and beginner-friendly, making it an excellent addition for those new to reef keeping or anyone wanting a low-maintenance yet spectacular coral.