AUSSIE HELIOFUNGIA LONG TENTACLE PLATE, CORAL 

Australian Long Tentacle Plate Coral

Transform Your Tank with a Living, Swaying Showpiece

Looking for a true conversation-stopper for your reef tank? The Australian Long Tentacle Plate Coral (Heliofungia actiniformis) is one of the most visually dramatic LPS corals available in the hobby — its sweeping, anemone-like tentacles create movement and depth that few other corals can match. Sourced directly from Australian waters, this is a premium, ethically sourced specimen with the vivid coloration and robust polyp extension that sets Aussie-collected pieces apart from the rest of the market.

Unlike most LPS corals, Heliofungia is a free-living species — it doesn't attach to rock and does best placed directly on a sandy substrate where it can fully expand and self-right as needed. Mature specimens can reach impressive sizes, making them a genuine focal point in any saltwater aquarium. They're surprisingly active feeders and will readily accept meaty offerings like mysis and small silversides, a behavior that's endlessly rewarding to watch up close in a home aquarium.

QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE

• Common Name: Long Tentacle Plate Coral, Heliofungia Plate Coral
• Current Size: Varies — contact us or see listing photos for current stock sizing
• Care Level: Moderate
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive — long tentacles can sting nearby corals; allow ample space
• Diet: Photosynthetic (Zooxanthellae) + target feed meaty foods (mysis, krill, chopped silversides) 2–3x per week
• Reef Safe: With caution — keep away from neighboring corals due to tentacle reach
• Water Conditions: Temp 75–79°F | Salinity 1.025–1.026 | pH 8.1–8.3 | Alk 8–10 dKH | Ca 400–450 ppm | Low to moderate flow, moderate lighting

WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?

Every specimen at The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and conditioned in our Miami facility — your Long Tentacle Plate Coral will be eating well and fully acclimated before it ever ships to your door. When you buy Australian Heliofungia online, there's no safer, more transparent source than us.