💚🌊 Emerald Tide Heliofungia – XL Colony
Heliofungia actiniformis – Fluorescent Green Plate Coral (XL Size)
🔹 Quick Stats
Care Level: Intermediate
Temperament: Peaceful (requires open space for full expansion)
Colour Form: A magnificent fluorescent green Heliofungia showcasing long, flowing tentacles in vivid shades of emerald and mint, glowing intensely under actinic lighting. The oversized XL polyp expands into a moving carpet of colour and light, resembling a sea anemone in perpetual motion. Under blue LEDs, it emits a hypnotic green aura that fills the sandbed with radiant energy.
Water Conditions: 24–27 °C, dKH 8–11, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
Family: Fungiidae
Lighting: Moderate to High – enhances green fluorescence and tissue expansion
Water Flow: Gentle to Moderate, indirect
Placement: Sandbed or flat open rock surface
🧬 Overview
The Emerald Tide Heliofungia (XL) is a living spectacle of motion and fluorescence. Each polyp in this extra-large specimen unfurls broad, flowing tentacles that sway rhythmically in gentle current, creating a mesmerizing visual effect of movement and colour.
Its intense emerald-green pigmentation makes it one of the most eye-catching LPS display corals available, perfect for adding natural flow and luminosity to reef aquascapes. When fully extended, this coral commands presence — both elegant and powerful.
A stunning centrepiece specimen ideal for mature reef systems that value both motion and chromatic contrast.
🍽️ Care & Feeding
While photosynthetic, this coral thrives with occasional target feeding 1–2 times weekly using meaty microfoods (Mysis, Reef Roids, or LPS pellets).
Stable alkalinity and nutrient balance support vibrant tissue and polyp health.
Supplementation with amino acids, Iron, and Potassium enhances its green fluorescence and overall vitality.
📈 Optimal Parameters
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Alkalinity (dKH) | 8–11 |
| Calcium (Ca) | 420–460 ppm |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 1250–1350 ppm |
| Nitrate (NO₃) | 2–10 ppm |
| Phosphate (PO₄) | 0.02–0.07 ppm |
📍 Placement
Place directly on the sandbed or smooth substrate — avoid sharp rocks that can damage the delicate underside.
Maintain gentle, oscillating flow to allow tentacles to wave naturally without tearing.
Provide ample open space for full tissue expansion; avoid contact with aggressive corals.
💚🌊 Emerald Tide Heliofungia – XL
A grand wave of emerald motion — luminous, fluid, and alive with the rhythm of the reef.