Tongue Coral

Tongue Coral, Herpolita Limax, is recognizable by its ovoid shape, rather than the characteristically round contour of most other Large Polyp Stony Corals. Because of this unique shape, it is also known as Slipper Coral. Its requirements are an exception to other members of the Fungiidae family in that it requires a high water flow. Otherwise, its needs are fairly typical: a medium water flow and a placement on the bottom of the home aquarium where its tentacles have room to extend. Its tentacles can reach to a distance approximately equal to the diameter of the corals main body and it will likely harm any corals with which it comes in contact. As with most other members of Large Polyp Stonys, maintaining a proper calcium level is an important key to successful development. It will definitely benefit from occasional target feedings of plankton or brine shrimp.

Approximate Sizes: Small - 2" to 3", Medium - 3" to 4.5", Large - 4.5" to 6"