{"product_id":"aussie-heliofungia-long-tentacle-plate-coral","title":"AUSSIE\nHELIOFUNGIA LONG TENTACLE PLATE, CORAL ","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAustralian Long Tentacle Plate Coral\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTransform Your Tank with a Living, Swaying Showpiece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a true conversation-stopper for your reef tank? The Australian Long Tentacle Plate Coral (\u003cem\u003eHeliofungia actiniformis\u003c\/em\u003e) 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike most LPS corals, \u003cem\u003eHeliofungia\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQUICK STATS \u0026amp; CARE GUIDE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long Tentacle Plate Coral, Heliofungia Plate Coral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varies — contact us or see listing photos for current stock sizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive — long tentacles can sting nearby corals; allow ample space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photosynthetic (Zooxanthellae) + target feed meaty foods (mysis, krill, chopped silversides) 2–3x per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e With caution — keep away from neighboring corals due to tentacle reach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 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 \u003cem\u003eHeliofungia\u003c\/em\u003e online, there's no safer, more transparent source than us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Coral Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54700321177875,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/3647\/2595\/files\/FullSizeRender_d352629f-6f9a-43b4-b7bd-155b986eca92.jpg?v=1789186432","url":"https:\/\/thecoralboutique.com\/products\/aussie-heliofungia-long-tentacle-plate-coral","provider":"The Coral Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}