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Euphyllia Paraancora Copper | Doublehead

Euphyllia Paraancora Copper | Doublehead

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Euphyllia Paraancora Copper Doublehead, WYSIWYG. You get exactly the coral in the photo.

Blue light photo with white balance

At a glance

  • Species: Euphyllia paraancora (branching hammer coral) – sold in the trade as “Copper” (identified from the photo)
  • Colour: pink to salmon
  • Growth form: round colony with two heads and bean-shaped tentacles
  • Group: LPS coral (stony coral)

Euphyllia Paraancora

Euphyllia paraancora, the branching hammer coral, has tentacles with hammer- to bean-shaped tips that are fully extended during the day. Unlike Euphyllia ancora it grows in a branching form and is easy to propagate. “Copper” is a trade name for this colour form, not a species name.

The photo is a blue light photo.

Care

  • Placement: lower to mid-level in the tank, with space to other corals, as Euphyllia form long sweeper tentacles
  • Light: medium
  • Flow: medium and alternating, not too strong
  • Feeding: readily takes fine plankton and coral dust food
  • Water: stable parameters, KH 7–8.5 dKH, calcium 400–450 mg/l, magnesium 1,300–1,400 mg/l
  • Experience: for reefkeepers with an established reef tank

FAQ

What does WYSIWYG mean?
“What you see is what you get”: you receive exactly this specimen from the photo.

Are the colours in the photo real?
The photo was taken under blue light with white balance.

How much space does the Euphyllia need?
Leave a few centimetres to neighbouring corals so the tentacles and sweepers don't touch them.

How do I place the coral?
Place it a little lower or in a shadier spot at first, then move it to full light step by step over one to two weeks.

Euphyllia · LPS coral

Care at a glance

Typical requirements of the genus – individual specimens may differ.

Difficulty
Easy to moderate – does well with stable water parameters.
Light
Moderate light; lighting that is too strong keeps the polyps retracted.
Flow
Moderate and alternating, so the tentacles sway gently.
Placement
Middle to lower zone with plenty of space – Euphyllia sting strongly.
Feeding
Photosynthetic; occasional fine food encourages growth.

Euphyllia are among the most popular LPS corals in reef aquariums. Torch, hammer and frogspawn varieties form long, fleshy tentacles with coloured tips that move in the current and bring any tank to life. Stable alkalinity, calcium and magnesium levels are essential, as these corals react sensitively to fluctuations. Keep enough distance from neighbouring corals, because their sweeper tentacles can become considerably longer at night. With WYSIWYG offers, the photos show exactly the colony you will receive.

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