• Name:

    Double Down Hammer Euphyllia

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  • Family: Euphyllidae
  • Species: Euphyllia
  • Scientific Name: Euphyllia ancora
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| Trumpet Coral

| Torch Coral

General info about Double Down Hammer Euphyllia

In general, corals from the genus Euphyllia have long tentacles that may stretch out 2 to 4 inches and are usually extended out most of the time. When the polyps are retracted, you can clearly see that each corallite is completely separated from each other and is encased by its own wall.

For the Double Down Hammer Euphyllia, they are predominatly colored green with blue tips. This are the water parameters for cultivating Double Down Hammer Euphyllia:

  • Calcium: 420 - 440 ppm
  • Alkalinity: 2.86 - 3.93 MEQ/L (8 - 11 dKH)
  • Phosphates: 0
  • Magnesium: 1260 - 1350
  • Strontium: 8 -10
  • Temperature: 75° - 80° F (24° - 27° C)
  • Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
  • pH: 8.1 - 8.4

Double Down Hammer Euphyllia Diet & Nutrition

The Double Down Hammer Euphyllia get its primary nutrition from the symbiotic zooxanthellae living within its tissues. However, we still do recommend you do supplemental feeding by adding mysis and brine shrimp.

Fragging / Propagating Double Down Hammer Euphyllia

A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Double Down Hammer Euphyllia. They need to be set at the middle or bottom portion of the tank.

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Double Down Hammer Euphyllia

Double Down Hammer Euphyllia requires moderate lighting and moderate to strong waterflow.

Parasites & Diseases that Affect Double Down Hammer Euphyllia

The Double Down Hammer Euphyllia is prone to brown jelly infection, especially if there is minimal waterflow.

Double Down Hammer Euphyllia Origin

The Double Down Hammer Euphyllia can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean. They are considered as a threatened species listed under Appendix II of the CITES List, which means that their international trade is monitored.

Caution Should be Taken with Double Down Hammer Euphyllia

The Double Down Hammer Euphyllia has a semi-aggressive behaviour. With this, proper spacing in relation to other coral specimens is recommended.

How to Acclimate Double Down Hammer Euphyllia

Since Double Down Hammer Euphyllia is a marine species, salinity must be entirely maintained at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.

Stinging Tentacles on Double Down Hammer Euphyllia

The Double Down Hammer Euphyllia have long sweeper tentacles that can sting nearby corals.

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In general, corals from the genus Euphyllia have long tentacles that may stretch out 2 to 4 inches and are usually extended out most of the time. When the polyps are retracted, you can clearly see that each corallite is completely separated from each other and is encased by its own wall.

For the Double Down Hammer Euphyllia, they are predominatly colored green with blue tips. This are the water parameters for cultivating Double Down Hammer Euphyllia:

  • Calcium: 420 - 440 ppm
  • Alkalinity: 2.86 - 3.93 MEQ/L (8 - 11 dKH)
  • Phosphates: 0
  • Magnesium: 1260 - 1350
  • Strontium: 8 -10
  • Temperature: 75° - 80° F (24° - 27° C)
  • Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 - 1.025
  • pH: 8.1 - 8.4
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