Description
Waving Hand Anthelia Soft Coral
Bring constant movement and soft, flowing texture to your reef with Waving Hand Anthelia.
This hardy soft coral is known for its long, feathery polyps that gently wave in the current, creating a natural
grass-like motion in the aquarium.
Waving Hand Anthelia is a great choice for beginner and experienced reef keepers alike. Once established, it can grow
quickly and fill in areas of the aquascape with beautiful soft coral movement.
Product Highlights
- Easy beginner-friendly soft coral
- Long, feathery waving polyps
- Great movement under reef tank flow
- Hardy and adaptable once established
- Excellent for soft coral reefs, nano reefs, and mixed reef aquariums
- Photosynthetic and does not require direct feeding
Care Requirements
| Care Level | Easy |
| Lighting | Low to Moderate |
| Flow | Moderate to Higher Indirect Flow |
| Temperament | Peaceful, but fast spreading |
| Placement | Rockwork, frag island, or isolated rock |
| Growth Rate | Fast once established |
| Reef Safe | Yes |
Recommended Water Parameters
- Temperature: 76–80°F
- Salinity: 1.024–1.026 specific gravity
- pH: 8.0–8.4
- Alkalinity: 8–12 dKH
- Nitrate: Low to moderate
- Phosphate: Low to moderate
Placement Notes
Waving Hand Anthelia can spread quickly across nearby rockwork. For better control, place it on an isolated rock,
coral island, or a section of the tank where you are comfortable allowing it to grow.
Avoid placing it directly next to slower-growing corals that may be crowded out over time.
Feeding
Waving Hand Anthelia is photosynthetic and receives most of its energy from reef lighting. Direct feeding is not required,
though it may benefit from dissolved nutrients and fine suspended foods already present in a healthy reef aquarium.
