• Name:

    Toxic Green Hammer Euphyllia

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  • Family: Euphyllidae
  • Species: Euphyllia
  • Scientific Name: Euphyllia ancora
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General info about Toxic Green 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 Toxic Green Hammer Euphyllia, they are predominatly colored green tips. This are the water parameters for cultivating Toxic Green 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

Toxic Green Hammer Euphyllia Diet & Nutrition

The Toxic Green 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 Toxic Green Hammer Euphyllia

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

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Toxic Green Hammer Euphyllia

Toxic Green Hammer Euphyllia requires moderate lighting and moderate to strong waterflow.

Parasites & Diseases that Affect Toxic Green Hammer Euphyllia

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

Toxic Green Hammer Euphyllia Origin

The Toxic Green 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 Toxic Green Hammer Euphyllia

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

How to Acclimate Toxic Green Hammer Euphyllia

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

Stinging Tentacles on Toxic Green Hammer Euphyllia

The Toxic Green 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 Toxic Green Hammer Euphyllia, they are predominatly colored green tips. This are the water parameters for cultivating Toxic Green 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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