Branching hammer coral
Euphyllia paradivisa
Familia : Euphylliidae
CoralMarinoLPS
LPS coral with fleshy polyps forming hammer-shaped branches. Popular in reef aquariums.
Estado IUCN
LC
Preocupación menor
Descripción
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.
Hábitat
Región :
Coral reefs, calm areas with moderate current
Distribución :
Parámetros recomendados
Temperatura24–28 °C
pH8–8.4
GH8–12 °dGH
KH7–12 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 10 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L
Cuidado
Dificultad
3/5
Dieta
Carnívoro
Tanque mín.
100 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamaño adulto
20 cm
Esperanza de vida
10 años
Temperamento
semi-agressif
Propagación
Notas de cuidado
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.