NEON AUSSIE HELIOFUNGIA LONG TENTACLE PLATE

Neon Aussie Heliofungia Long Tentacle Plate

Transform Your Tank with a Living, Neon-Lit Showpiece

Looking for a true statement coral... The Australian Heliofungia Long Tentacle Plate is one of the most visually arresting solitary corals available in the hobby today. This particular variant brings an electric neon coloration — intensified by its Australian origin — that few other LPS corals can rival under reef lighting. Large, flowing tentacles extend dramatically during feeding and throughout the day, giving this specimen a presence that commands attention in any marine aquarium.

Heliofungia are free-living plate corals, meaning they don't attach to rockwork — they rest directly on a sandy substrate and will slowly reposition themselves if conditions aren't to their liking. That mobility, combined with their bold personality and active feeding response, makes them one of the most engaging and rewarding large-polyp corals to keep. With stable parameters and regular target feeding, this coral grows quickly and intensifies in color over time.

QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE

• Common Name: Neon Aussie Long Tentacle Plate Coral
• Current Size: Medium–Large (approx. 4–6 inches)
• Care Level: Moderate
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive — long tentacles can sting neighboring corals; allow generous spacing
• Diet: Photosynthetic (Zooxanthellae) and carnivorous; target feed 2–3x per week with meaty foods such as mysis, silversides, or LPS pellets
• Reef Safe: Yes, with caution — keep away from adjacent corals
• Water Conditions: Temp 76–80°F | Salinity 1.025–1.026 | pH 8.1–8.3 | Alkalinity 8–11 dKH | Calcium 400–450 ppm | Moderate flow, moderate to high lighting

WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?

Every specimen from The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and carefully conditioned in our Miami facility before it ever ships — so you receive a healthy, acclimated coral that's already responding well to target feeding and thriving under reef lighting.