{"product_id":"xlg-long-tentacle-plate-coral-heliofungia","title":"XLG Long tentacle plate coral heliofungia","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXLG Long Tentacle Plate Coral – Heliofungia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeliofungia actiniformis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long Tentacle Plate Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e XLG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes, With Proper Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bottom \/ Sand Bed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Photosynthetic \/ Carnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore-Ready Summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXLG Long Tentacle Plate Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an impressive centerpiece LPS coral featuring long, flowing tentacles and excellent movement. Best placed on an open sand bed with moderate lighting and gentle flow, this large specimen makes a dramatic addition to a well-established reef aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong Tentacle Plate Coral (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeliofungia actiniformis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most distinctive large-polyp stony corals available in the reef aquarium hobby. Its exceptionally long, flowing tentacles can give it an anemone-like appearance while adding constant movement to the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many corals, Heliofungia should generally be placed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edirectly on the sand bed rather than on rockwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its fleshy tissue expands considerably beyond the skeleton and can easily become damaged against sharp rocks. An open area with plenty of room for expansion is ideal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate lighting and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elow to moderate, indirect water flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are recommended. Excessively strong flow can prevent the coral from fully expanding and may cause tissue damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong Tentacle Plate Corals receive much of their energy through photosynthesis but benefit greatly from supplemental feeding. Small pieces of mysis shrimp, krill, finely chopped seafood and other meaty marine foods can be offered periodically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coral should be given plenty of space from neighboring corals. Its long tentacles can extend well beyond the skeleton and may sting nearby inhabitants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXLG specimens are particularly impressive when fully expanded and can quickly become one of the main focal points of a reef display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Water Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 75–79°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalinity: 1.024–1.026 SG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH: 8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkalinity: 8–12 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium: 400–450 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnesium: 1250–1400 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long Tentacle Plate Corals can inflate substantially beyond the size of their skeleton. Provide ample open space and avoid placing the coral directly against rocks or neighboring corals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discover Aquatics Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53431756423457,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/4044\/4961\/files\/866742AE-C4BE-4A1B-A89C-223890CC1C97.jpg?v=1788453298","url":"https:\/\/discoveraquaticsshop.com\/products\/xlg-long-tentacle-plate-coral-heliofungia","provider":"Discover Aquatics Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}