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