Branching hammer coral
Euphyllia paradivisa
Família : Euphylliidae
CoralMarinhoLPS
LPS coral with fleshy polyps forming hammer-shaped branches. Popular in reef aquariums.
Estado IUCN
LC
Pouco preocupante
Descrição
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
Região :
Coral reefs, calm areas with moderate current
Distribuição :
Parâmetros recomendados
Temperatura24–28 °C
pH8–8.4
GH8–12 °dGH
KH7–12 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 10 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L
Cuidados
Dificuldade
3/5
Dieta
Carnívoro
Aquário mín.
100 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamanho adulto
20 cm
Esperança de vida
10 anos
Temperamento
semi-agressif
Propagação
Notas de cuidados
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.