Euphyllia Paraancora Special, 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 “Special” (identified from the photo)
Colour: orange-yellow tentacles with green edges
Growth form: compact head with hammer-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. “Special” 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
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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