Species: Turbinaria spp.
Coral Type: LPS (Large Polyp Stony Coral)
WWC Green Heron Turbinaria is a striking plating and encrusting LPS coral known for its bold structure and vibrant green coloration. It develops thick, scroll-like or cup-shaped plates covered in raised corallites that give the surface a rugged, textured appearance. The “Green Heron” morph is especially prized for its rich emerald to lime-green tissue tones, often highlighted by glowing fluorescent accents that intensify under blue-spectrum lighting.
As the colony matures, it forms layered plates that can curl, stack, or encrust rockwork, creating a dramatic, architectural presence in reef aquariums.
Coral Type: LPS
Lighting: Moderate (approximately 75–200 PAR)
Flow Rate: Moderate; steady, indirect flow helps keep tissue clean and supports healthy polyp extension
Food Requirements: Primarily photosynthetic via symbiotic zooxanthellae; benefits from occasional target feeding with fine particulate or meaty LPS foods such as Reef Roids or mysis-based blends
Aggression: Low to Moderate; generally peaceful but should be given space due to its expanding plating growth form
Placement: Best placed on stable rockwork in mid-level lighting zones where its plates can grow outward without shading nearby corals
We maintain a rigorous, veterinarian-approved quarantine program that includes proactive treatments, careful observation, and daily monitoring to ensure the highest standards of coral and invertebrate health. Our biosecurity practices reduce the risk of any cross-contamination between systems, meaning all our livestock are ready for your display tanks.
