Euphyllia Paraancora – WYSIWYG. You get exactly the coral shown in the photo.
Blue-light photo with white balance Size: WYSIWYG
In short: The Euphyllia Paraancora is a branching hammer coral (LPS coral) of the species Euphyllia paraancora. At Premium Reefing you get exactly the specimen in the photo (WYSIWYG).
Growth form: branching, with hammer- to bean-shaped polyps
Group: LPS coral
Size: WYSIWYG
About this coral
Euphyllia paraancora is an LPS coral with a branching skeleton. Its long polyps end in hammer- to bean-shaped heads, which is why it is also called branching hammer coral. Depending on the specimen, colours range from green and yellow to orange and copper. The photo is a blue-light photo.
Care
Placement: middle of the tank or the bottom, with space to neighbouring corals – Euphyllia species form sweeper tentacles
Light: medium
Flow: moderate, so the polyps sway without being battered
Feeding: occasional fine particle food or plankton
Experience: for beginners with a stable tank and advanced reefers
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Euphyllia paraancora and Euphyllia ancora?
Both have hammer-shaped polyps. Euphyllia paraancora grows in a branching form, Euphyllia ancora in a wall form.
Is Euphyllia paraancora suitable for beginners?
Yes, if the tank is stable. It needs medium light, moderate flow and enough space to neighbouring corals, because it forms sweeper tentacles.
Will I get exactly this coral?
Yes. WYSIWYG means you get exactly the specimen shown in the photo.
Are these the real colours?
The photo is a blue-light photo with white balance. Under different lighting the colours can look different.
How do I place the coral?
Place it a little lower or in a shadier spot first, then move it gradually into full light 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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