Branching hammer coral
Euphyllia paradivisa
Family : Euphylliidae
CoralMarineLPS
LPS coral with fleshy polyps forming hammer-shaped branches. Popular in reef aquariums.
Popularity
LPS coral
large polyps, low light
Availability
Specialty onlyShop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
The branching hammer coral is a spectacular LPS coral with elongated polyps ending in a hammer-shaped tip. Colors range from green to brown, sometimes with fluorescent tips. It requires moderate lighting and moderate flow. It can be aggressive towards neighboring corals with its stinging tentacles.
Habitat
Region :
Coral reefs, calm areas with moderate current
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature24–28 °C
pH8–8.4
GH8–12 °dGH
KH7–12 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 10 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L
Care
Difficulty
3/5
Diet
Carnivore
Min. tank
100 L
Min. group
1
Adult size
20 cm
Lifespan
10 years
Temperament
semi-agressif
Propagation
fragmentation
Care notes
Maintain stable water with temperature 24-28°C, salinity 1.024-1.026, pH 8.0-8.4. Moderate lighting (PAR 100-150). Moderate flow. Feed zooplankton 1-2 times per week. Avoid contact with other corals.
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