• Name:

    Aussie Rose Wall Hammer Euphyllia

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  • Family: Euphyllidae
  • Species: Euphyllia
  • Scientific Name: Euphyllia ancora
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General info about Aussie Rose Wall 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 Aussie Rose Wall Hammer Euphyllia, they are predominatly colored orange. This are the water parameters for cultivating Aussie Rose Wall 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

Aussie Rose Wall Hammer Euphyllia Diet & Nutrition

The Aussie Rose Wall 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 Aussie Rose Wall Hammer Euphyllia

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

Flow / Lighting Requirements for Aussie Rose Wall Hammer Euphyllia

Aussie Rose Wall Hammer Euphyllia requires moderate lighting and moderate to strong waterflow.

Parasites & Diseases that Affect Aussie Rose Wall Hammer Euphyllia

The Aussie Rose Wall Hammer Euphyllia is prone to brown jelly infection, especially if there is minimal waterflow.

Aussie Rose Wall Hammer Euphyllia Origin

The Aussie Rose Wall 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 Aussie Rose Wall Hammer Euphyllia

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

How to Acclimate Aussie Rose Wall Hammer Euphyllia

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

Stinging Tentacles on Aussie Rose Wall Hammer Euphyllia

The Aussie Rose Wall 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 Aussie Rose Wall Hammer Euphyllia, they are predominatly colored orange. This are the water parameters for cultivating Aussie Rose Wall 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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