{"product_id":"green-heliofungia-plate-coral","title":"Green Heliofungia Plate Coral","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeliofungia plate corals, sometimes called Fungia or plate anemones, are distinctive LPS corals popular in reef aquariums for their large, single-polyp structure. They are a familiar sight on sandy bottoms in the Indo-Pacific, where they play a unique role in reef ecology. Their vibrant green coloration makes them a standout addition to many home aquariums. This piece measures approximately 12cm.    These corals are characterised by a single, large polyp that rests unattached on the substrate. The oral disc is covered in numerous short, fleshy tentacles that are typically extended during the day, giving the coral an anemone-like appearance. The green colour is consistent across the entire polyp, creating a striking visual impact. At night, these tentacles become more active as the coral hunts for food.    Heliofungia thrive under moderate lighting, ideally around 100-150 PAR. They prefer gentle, indirect water flow to keep detritus from settling on their surface without disturbing the delicate tentacles. Placement is crucial: they must be situated directly on a sandy substrate or a flat, stable rock surface to prevent damage to their skeleton. They are active nocturnal feeders and benefit from target feeding of meaty foods like mysis shrimp or copepods a few times a week. Maintain stable water parameters with calcium at 400-440 ppm, alkalinity at 8-12 dKH, and magnesium at 1250-1350 ppm. While generally peaceful, ensure they have ample space as their sweepers can extend and sting nearby corals, particularly at night. Acclimate them slowly to new lighting and water conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a WYSIWYG item, so you'll receive the exact specimen pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that colours can look slightly different in person than in photos, depending on your lighting and screen, and the size given is an approximate guide measured at the time of listing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Marine Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50225847664695,"sku":"EMA-LPS-20260925-34GH","price":200.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/c22d47fb-2c7c-404a-90cc-1c63a05a7a53-_MG_5066-2.png?v=1790361761","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/green-heliofungia-plate-coral","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}