{"title":"Long Tentacle Plate Coral (Heliofungia actiniformis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWYSIWYG — the exact coral photographed is the one you receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long tentacle plates (Heliofungia) — plate corals with anemone-like flowing tentacles. Sand bed only, gentle flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoral colour and photography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our photos are taken with an Olympus TG-7 camera fitted with a 20K Coral Lens, under Red Sea ReefLED lighting set to 100% blue and 30% white. This brings out coral fluorescence for photography, but your own tank's lighting and spectrum will affect how the coral looks once it's home, so a different shade under your lights is normal and doesn't reflect the coral's health. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/educational-center\/why-your-coral-might-look-different-at-home-a-guide-to-coral-photography-lighting\"\u003eLearn more about coral colour and lighting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWA and TAS orders:\u003c\/strong\u003e State biosecurity regulations restrict which live corals can be sent to Western Australia and Tasmania. Please check what we can send to you before ordering. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/live-delivery-information\"\u003eSee our delivery information\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"long-tentacle-plate-coral-aa1-heliofungia-actiniformis","title":"Long Tentacle Plate Coral AA1 | Heliofungia actiniformis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecimen AA1 shows the classic look of this species: a single round disc fringed with long, ball-tipped tentacles that sway constantly across the display, giving it the unmistakable look of an anemone rather than a typical stony coral. Colouration in this species ranges through green, brown, pink and purple. A healthy individual keeps its tentacles extended almost all the time, so watch for prolonged retraction or any torn tissue revealing the sharp skeleton beneath, both of which are warning signs worth acting on quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNicknamed the Long Tentacle Plate, this coral behaves like an anemone that has taken up residence on a disc, drifting its flowing, ball-tipped tentacles over the sand. It is a hardy and visually striking choice among the free-living corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeliofungia actiniformis occurs naturally across Indo-Pacific lagoons and reef flats, resting unattached on soft sediment where light is moderate and water movement gentle. AA1 should be kept the same way at home: set directly on the sandbed with clear space on all sides and gentle flow, and never wedged among rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232751993123,"sku":"BA7926","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"long-tentacle-plate-coral-aa2-heliofungia-actiniformis","title":"Long Tentacle Plate Coral AA2 | Heliofungia actiniformis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, Heliofungia actiniformis is found unattached on the soft sediment of Indo-Pacific lagoons and reef flats, in spots with moderate lighting and gentle water movement. Replicate this for AA2 by placing it directly on the sandbed, away from rockwork, with open space around it and only mild current.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA2 is a Long Tentacle Plate Coral, a free-living species whose long, flowing, ball-tipped tentacles wave over the substrate in a manner that closely resembles an anemone. It is a tough, eye-catching addition to a reef tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body is a single round disc, and from it long tentacles capped with pale, ball-like tips extend almost continuously, lending an anemone-like silhouette. Colour forms include green, brown, pink and purple. Keep an eye on tentacle extension: a specimen that stays retracted for a long stretch, or shows torn tissue baring the sharp skeleton underneath, is signalling distress.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232752058659,"sku":"BA7927","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"long-tentacle-plate-coral-aa3-heliofungia-actiniformis","title":"Long Tentacle Plate Coral AA3 | Heliofungia actiniformis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Long Tentacle Plate Coral, represented here by AA3, lives free on the substrate rather than attaching to rock, trailing ball-tipped tentacles across the sand in a slow, anemone-like drift. It's a durable and visually rewarding species to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA flat, circular disc forms the base, with long tentacles tipped in pale balls extending outward almost continuously, giving the whole animal the appearance of an anemone. Expect shades of green, brown, pink, or purple. When tentacles stay retracted for extended periods, or when torn tissue exposes the sharp skeleton beneath, treat it as a sign something is wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis species is native to Indo-Pacific reef flats and lagoons, where it lies loose on soft sediment under moderate light and gentle currents. AA3 needs the same treatment in captivity: rest it on open sandbed with room to breathe and gentle flow, never lodged into rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232752091427,"sku":"BA7928","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"long-tentacle-plate-coral-aa4-heliofungia-actiniformis","title":"Long Tentacle Plate Coral AA4 | Heliofungia actiniformis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong, flowing tentacles tipped with pale balls extend almost constantly from AA4's single round disc, creating an anemone-like appearance rather than the look of a typical stony coral. Colours span green, brown, pink, and purple depending on the individual. Full tentacle extension is the sign of good health; watch for prolonged retraction or torn tissue exposing the sharp underlying skeleton, as these indicate a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeliofungia actiniformis is a free-living plate coral found across Indo-Pacific lagoons and reef flats, resting on soft sediment where light is moderate and flow is gentle. In the home aquarium, AA4 should sit directly on the sandbed in gentle current with space around it, never wedged between rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuch like an anemone settled onto a disc, this coral waves its ball-tipped tentacles across the sandbed. AA4 is a hardy and striking example of this free-living species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232752124195,"sku":"BA7929","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"long-tentacle-plate-coral-aa5-heliofungia-actiniformis","title":"Long Tentacle Plate Coral AA5 | Heliofungia actiniformis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA5 belongs to a species, Heliofungia actiniformis, that lives unattached on soft sediment across Indo-Pacific reef flats and lagoons, in conditions of moderate light and gentle water flow. At home it should rest on the sandbed with open space around it and gentle current, and should never be wedged into rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a Long Tentacle Plate Coral: a free-living species that, like an anemone perched on a disc, waves its flowing, ball-tipped tentacles over the substrate. AA5 is a hardy and visually striking specimen of the type.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single round disc supports long tentacles with pale, ball-shaped tips that extend almost all the time, giving AA5 an anemone-like look in tones of green, brown, pink, or purple. Full extension signals good health, while prolonged retraction or torn tissue exposing the sharp skeleton signals a problem to investigate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232767295779,"sku":"BA7997","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"long-tentacle-plate-coral-aa6-heliofungia-actiniformis","title":"Long Tentacle Plate Coral AA6 | Heliofungia actiniformis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree-living and anemone-like in behaviour, the Long Tentacle Plate Coral waves ball-tipped tentacles across the sandbed as though it were an anemone sitting atop a disc. AA6 is a hardy, striking example of the species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeliofungia actiniformis naturally lies loose on soft sediment throughout Indo-Pacific lagoons and reef flats, under moderate light and gentle currents. Give AA6 the same setting in your tank: sandbed placement, clear space on all sides, gentle flow, and no contact with rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom a single round disc, long tentacles tipped in pale balls extend nearly all of the time, producing an anemone-like appearance in green, brown, pink, or purple tones. A specimen that keeps its tentacles retracted for a long period, or that shows torn tissue exposing the sharp skeleton beneath, is displaying signs of stress worth checking closely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232767328547,"sku":"BA7998","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"long-tentacle-plate-coral-aa7-heliofungia-actiniformis","title":"Long Tentacle Plate Coral AA7 | Heliofungia actiniformis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAA7's single round disc carries long, flowing tentacles with pale ball-shaped tips that extend almost continuously, giving it an anemone-like appearance. Colouration falls somewhere among green, brown, pink, and purple. Look for full tentacle extension as the marker of good health; prolonged retraction or torn tissue that exposes the sharp skeleton points to trouble.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBehaving much like an anemone settled onto a disc, AA7 is a Long Tentacle Plate Coral that waves its flowing, ball-tipped tentacles across the sand — a hardy and striking free-living species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn nature, this species lies free on soft sediment across Indo-Pacific lagoons and reef flats, in moderate light and gentle flow. AA7 should be positioned the same way in the aquarium: on the sandbed, with space around it and gentle current, never wedged into rock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55232768311587,"sku":"BA9299","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"long-tentacle-plate-coral-aa8-heliofungia-actiniformis","title":"Long Tentacle Plate Coral AA8 | Heliofungia actiniformis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeliofungia actiniformis lives as a free-living plate coral across Indo-Pacific lagoons and reef flats, resting unattached on soft sediment in moderate light and gentle flow. For AA8, replicate this by placing it on the sandbed with generous open space and gentle current, keeping it well clear of rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single round disc anchors long, flowing tentacles tipped in pale balls, extended almost constantly to give an anemone-like look. Expect colouring in green, brown, pink, or purple. 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