Blue Long Stem Waving Hand
A variant of Anthelia (Waving Hand Polyps) (Anthelia glauca)
Representative Anthelia (Waving Hand Polyps)photo — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.
A blue-colored Anthelia imported and graded specifically as a long-stemmed form, with tall stalks topped by waving polyps that give pronounced movement. The long stems make it one of the more dramatic, taller-growing softies.
📜 Backstory
This naming comes from wholesalers/importers, notably Quality Marine, which grade wild Anthelia by stem length and color (e.g., "Blue Long Stem" versus shorter-stem forms). It is an import/trade descriptor for wild-collected blue Anthelia rather than an aquacultured designer morph, so the specific reef origin is debated. The form reaches hobbyists through livestock distributors and the shops they supply.
Keeper tips for this variant
Place in an open spot with moderate variable flow so the tall stems can sway freely without being shaded or crowded by neighboring corals; medium light is sufficient.