- Name:
Neon Green Branching Hammer Euphyllia
(View AKA's) - Family: Euphyllidae
- Species: Euphyllia
- Scientific Name: Euphyllia sp
General info about Neon Green Branching 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 Neon Green Branching Hammer Euphyllia, they are predominatly colored green. This are the water parameters for cultivating Neon Green Branching 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
Neon Green Branching Hammer Euphyllia Diet & Nutrition
The Neon Green Branching 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 Neon Green Branching Hammer Euphyllia
A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Neon Green Branching Hammer Euphyllia. They need to be set at the middle or bottom portion of the tank.
Flow / Lighting Requirements for Neon Green Branching Hammer Euphyllia
Neon Green Branching Hammer Euphyllia requires moderate lighting and moderate to strong waterflow.
Parasites & Diseases that Affect Neon Green Branching Hammer Euphyllia
The Neon Green Branching Hammer Euphyllia is prone to brown jelly infection, especially if there is minimal waterflow.
Neon Green Branching Hammer Euphyllia Origin
The Neon Green Branching 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 Neon Green Branching Hammer Euphyllia
The Neon Green Branching Hammer Euphyllia has a semi-aggressive behaviour. With this, proper spacing in relation to other coral specimens is recommended.
How to Acclimate Neon Green Branching Hammer Euphyllia
Since Neon Green Branching Hammer Euphyllia is a marine species, salinity must be entirely maintained at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
Stinging Tentacles on Neon Green Branching Hammer Euphyllia
The Neon Green Branching Hammer Euphyllia have long sweeper tentacles that can sting nearby corals.
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