🔹 Emerald Sun Heliofungia
Heliofungia actiniformis (Green Morph)
🔹 Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate to Advanced
Temperament: Semi-aggressive (long tentacles may sting neighbouring corals)
Colour Form: Intense emerald-green tentacles extending from a single disc-shaped skeleton. Under actinic or blue lighting, the tips fluoresce with a vivid glow, creating a dazzling centerpiece.
Water Conditions: 24–27 °C, dKH 8–12, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
Family: Fungiidae
Lighting: Moderate to high (enhances fluorescence and polyp extension)
Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Elements, Amino Acids
Water Flow: Gentle to moderate — allows tentacles to sway without damage
Placement: Sandbed or lower reef zones with open space
🧬 Overview
The Emerald Sun Heliofungia is a vibrant morph of Heliofungia actiniformis, admired for its long, flowing green tentacles and striking fluorescence under actinic light. Its anemone-like appearance and continuous movement add a dynamic element to reef aquariums, making it a true showpiece coral.
🍽️ Feeding & Care
While photosynthetic, this coral thrives with 1–2 weekly feedings of meaty foods (mysis shrimp, finely chopped seafood). Supplemental amino acids and trace elements encourage stronger polyp extension and richer coloration. Handle with care, as tentacles are delicate and can retract under stress.
📈 Optimal Parameters
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Alkalinity (dKH): 8–12
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Calcium (Ca): 420–460 ppm
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Magnesium (Mg): 1250–1350 ppm
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Nitrate (NO₃): 2–10 ppm
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Phosphate (PO₄): 0.02–0.08 ppm
📍 Placement
Place directly on the sandbed or open substrate, ensuring no sharp rocks are beneath the skeleton. Allow ample room for full tentacle extension and to avoid stinging nearby corals. Best displayed under actinic or reef-blue spectrum lighting.
📸 WYSIWYG Note
This coral is sold as WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get). The specimen photographed is the exact coral you will receive.