• Name:

    Orange Hammer Euphyllia

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

| Torch Coral

General info about Orange 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 Orange Hammer Euphyllia, they are predominatly colored orange. This are the water parameters for cultivating Orange 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

Orange Hammer Euphyllia Diet & Nutrition

The Orange 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 Orange Hammer Euphyllia

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

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Orange Hammer Euphyllia

Orange Hammer Euphyllia requires moderate lighting and moderate to strong waterflow.

Parasites & Diseases that Affect Orange Hammer Euphyllia

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

Orange Hammer Euphyllia Origin

The Orange 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 Orange Hammer Euphyllia

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

How to Acclimate Orange Hammer Euphyllia

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

Stinging Tentacles on Orange Hammer Euphyllia

The Orange 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 Orange Hammer Euphyllia, they are predominatly colored orange. This are the water parameters for cultivating Orange 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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