- Name:
Golden Hammer Euphyllia
(View AKA's) - Family: Euphyllidae
- Species: Euphyllia
- Scientific Name: Euphyllia ancora
General info about Golden 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 Golden Hammer Euphyllia, they are predominatly colored purple with yellow curved tips. This are the water parameters for cultivating Golden 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
Golden Hammer Euphyllia Diet & Nutrition
The Golden 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 Golden Hammer Euphyllia
A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Golden Hammer Euphyllia. They need to be set at the middle or bottom portion of the tank.
Flow / Lighting Requirements for Golden Hammer Euphyllia
Golden Hammer Euphyllia requires moderate lighting and moderate to strong waterflow.
Parasites & Diseases that Affect Golden Hammer Euphyllia
The Golden Hammer Euphyllia is prone to brown jelly infection, especially if there is minimal waterflow.
Golden Hammer Euphyllia Origin
The Golden 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 Golden Hammer Euphyllia
The Golden Hammer Euphyllia has a semi-aggressive behaviour. With this, proper spacing in relation to other coral specimens is recommended.
How to Acclimate Golden Hammer Euphyllia
Since Golden Hammer Euphyllia is a marine species, salinity must be entirely maintained at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
Stinging Tentacles on Golden Hammer Euphyllia
The Golden Hammer Euphyllia have long sweeper tentacles that can sting nearby corals.
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| Golden Hammer Euphyllia | Euphyllia | Euphyllidae | Euphyllia ancora | 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 Golden Hammer Euphyllia, they are predominatly colored purple with yellow curved tips. This are the water parameters for cultivating Golden Hammer Euphyllia:
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