Freak Hair Pavona
A variant of Pavona (cactus / potato chip coral) (Pavona cactus)
Representative Pavona (cactus / potato chip coral)photo — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.
A striking morph with long neon green/yellow tentacles waving over a deep maroon/purple body — described as likely the most unique Pavona in the Tidal Gardens collection, with polyps that cluster like locks of hair.
📜 Backstory
A signature named morph from Tidal Gardens, the Ohio-based grower run by Than Thein (tidalgardens.com). The 'Freak Hair' name refers to the unusually long, hairy neon polyps; it is propagated and sold directly through Tidal Gardens and has been re-fragged by other aquaculture vendors. Origin beyond Tidal Gardens' stock is not documented.
Keeper tips for this variant
Give it gentle-to-moderate flow so the long 'hairy' tentacles can extend; medium light keeps the maroon body and neon polyp contrast strong. Like all Pavona it is fast-growing and relatively forgiving.