The Long Tentacle Plate Coral, also known as Heliofungia Plate, Mushroom, or Disk Coral, is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral. It is named after its genus, Heliofungia, which is derived from the Latin words helios (sun) and fungus (mushroom) due to its calcareous skeleton shape. When its long tentacles are fully extended, it resembles an anemone.
This coral is a solitary species that can be aggressive towards other corals it touches. It has long tentacles that can cause damage, and when placed in an aquarium, it tends to inflate and double in size, with extended sweeper tentacles. For optimal care, it should be placed on the sandy bottom of a reef aquarium. The Long Tentacle Plate Coral is beginner-friendly and easy to maintain, but it needs moderate lighting and water movement. To ensure its well-being, calcium, strontium, and trace elements must be added to the water. Micro-plankton or brine shrimp can be used as food for this coral.
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