Clove polyps

[MadReefer]

Jason was kind enough to give about 30 clove polyps. They are not attached to any rock or plugs. So what is the best way to attach them?
Should I just some rubble and/or plug into a container and toss them and wait for them to attach? Or is there a better option?

 

[DYIguy]

Got mine in a net right now- trying to come up with an idea to put them in something with rubble so they just don't float around in the tank

 

[DYIguy]

Maybe that's it , a net over a net with rubble in the bottom- going to give it a try

 

[mikem]

Best way to attach any softies is to put a rubber band around them and a piece of rubble rock

 

[Yates273]

These are easy I just glue stemsto frag plugs and or rubble rock. They will stay. Let me know how they do

 

[MadReefer]

These are easy I just glue stems to frag plugs and or rubble rock. They will stay. Let me know how they do

Interesting did not think you could glue them, thanks.

 

[erics210]

I have used thread. I just place the leathers, or clove strands on the rubble or frag plug and wrap the thread around a few times in different directions.

I do use invisible thread for sewing with out being able to see the thread in the material so you can't see it in my tank. It's like super fine blonde hair

 

[erics210]

Are they the firework cloves?

 

[MadReefer]

Are they the firework cloves?

I cannot tell because they are not open.

 

[Yates273]

Are they the firework cloves?

Orange clove polyps. Easiest thing to do is glue the stems

 

[MadReefer]

Think my polyps are dead. Put them in a plastic container with holes and don't see them extending. Will post a pic later.

 

[Yates273]

Give them time in tank under light. They are tough if they are dead I will trim you some more. They are pretty hard to kill

 

[DYIguy]

I got mine in the mail ( overnight ) and was not enthused by how they looked- the water had turned brown- like the baywater after a storm. I was not able to acclimate them- just rinsed a few times with tank water. I put them in a net hanging from the side of the tank overnight, then took what looked like the most likely to survive and glued them to frags- 3 frags with 3 on each and just let the rest sit on the tank floor thinking the cuc would take care of them- the last 2 pics are from this morning- not sure how they will do, but they are not dead- most are the thickness of a q-tip stem- If one of the frags make it I'll be happy

 

[DYIguy]

One of mine opened this morning- a couple others look like they may open soon, but all that survived the mail are still plump- so I'm hopeful

 

[Yates273]

Good to hear. Like I said these are almost indestructible. They are probably just not happy. Once they are happy they will provide you with many more

 

[MadReefer]

Mine never opened so tossing them out.

 

[Yates273]

If you want I can cut you some more when I do some trimming. I will put in a plug for you

 

[DYIguy]

Mine never opened so tossing them out.

Unless they wither completely they are not dead. I have blue polyps that were closed for over a week- and they still close up for a while now and then