Gold Branching Hammer Coral
(Euphyllia parancora)
Euphyllia Corals should be added to well established aquariums with moderate water flow and lighting. However, if acclimated slowly Euphyllia Corals can tolerate higher lighting but not higher water flow. Generally found near shallow turbid areas where they may be protected from high water flow. Euphyllia Corals receive the majority of their nutrients from photosynthesis, additional feedings of planktonic foods will benefit their health. Euphyllia Corals do not tolerate copper medications. Euphyllia Corals are great for beginner hobbyists as they are easy to care for and reef safe. However they do have long sweeper tentacles care should be taken when placing the Euphyllia Coral in the aquarium as they may sting other corals. Corals will benefit from the addition of Calcium, Strontium, Iodine, Magnesium and Trace Elements.
Gold Branching Hammer Corals may also be known as Hammer Corals. Commonly seen in the aquarium trade. The Hammer Corals are generally quite beautiful with a range of colors. However, the Gold Branching Hammer Corals are a very lovely gold color. Hammer Coral colonies will vary greatly in size, they have long polyps with rounded tips.
Water conditions: Salinity 1.023 - 1.025 Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Hardness 8 - 12 dKH
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Care:
Easy
Moderate
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Behavior:
Agressive
Social
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Diet:
Live Food
Frozen Food
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Habitat:
Reef
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Light:
Medium