{"product_id":"euphyllia-paraancora-mix-gold-green-special","title":"Euphyllia paraancora Mix - Gold \u0026 Green special","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEuphyllia paraancora (Fimbriaphyllia paraancora)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEuphyllia paraancora is a branching Hammer coral. Its large polyps move strikingly in the current, and the tips of its tentacles are hammer-shaped or anchor-shaped. As it grows, the coral forms new heads at the ends of its branching calcareous skeleton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe species is still commonly known in the hobby as Euphyllia paraancora, although its currently accepted scientific name is Fimbriaphyllia paraancora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n• Branching LPS coral\u003cbr\u003e\n• Large polyps with hammer-shaped or anchor-shaped tentacle tips\u003cbr\u003e\n• Forms new, separate coral heads as it grows\u003cbr\u003e\n• Relatively easy to care for in a stable reef aquarium\u003cbr\u003e\n• Can grow long sweeper tentacles and harm nearby corals\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low–moderate, about 50–150 PAR. Acclimatize new coral to stronger lighting gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate and turbulent. Avoid continuous strong direct flow, which can press tissue against the skeleton and damage the coral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave ample space around the coral. Hammer corals can grow sweeper tentacles whose stinging cells can harm nearby corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gets a large part of its energy from photosynthetic symbiotic algae. Target feeding is not necessary, but small mysis, pellets, or other protein-rich food suitable for LPS corals can support growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Water Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–26 °C\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34–35 ppt\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–9 dKH\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400–450 mg\/l\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1250–1400 mg\/l\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–15 mg\/l\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.03–0.15 mg\/l\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0–8.4\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHammer corals build a calcareous skeleton, so the stability of KH and calcium in particular is important. The stability of water parameters is more important than hitting a single target value precisely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fimbriaphyllia paraancora\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Euphyllia paraancora\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoral type:\u003c\/strong\u003e LPS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Branching\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indo-Pacific\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy–medium\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low–moderate, about 50–150 PAR\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, turbulent\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAggressiveness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate–strong\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Korallifarmi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54305377616195,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/1864\/8365\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_bde50067-1741-48a5-be18-f298088167fc.jpg?v=1791387756","url":"https:\/\/korallifarmi.fi\/en\/products\/euphyllia-paraancora-mix-gold-green-special","provider":"Korallifarmi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}