{"product_id":"euphyllia-paraancora-gold-premium-2","title":"Euphyllia paraancora Gold","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEuphyllia paraancora (Fimbriaphyllia paraancora)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEuphyllia paraancora is a branching Hammer coral. Its large polyps move dramatically in the current, and the tips of its tentacles are hammer- 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, even though its currently accepted scientific name is Fimbriaphyllia paraancora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n• Branching LPS coral\u003cbr\u003e\n• Large polyps with hammer- or anchor-shaped tentacle tips\u003cbr\u003e\n• Forms new, distinct coral heads as it grows\u003cnl\u003e• Moderately easy to care for in a stable reef aquarium\u003cbr\u003e\n• Can grow long sweeper tentacles and harm nearby corals\n\u003c\/nl\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate, approximately 50–150 PAR. Acclimate new coral to stronger lighting gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate and varied. Avoid continuous strong direct flow, which can press the tissue against the skeleton and damage the coral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave plenty of 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 Obtains a large part of its energy through photosynthetic symbiotic algae. Target feeding is not essential, but small mysis, pellets, or other protein-rich foods 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. 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\u003eFormer name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Euphyllia paraancora\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoral type:\u003c\/strong\u003e LPS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Branching\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indo-Pacific\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy–Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low–Moderate, approximately 50–150 PAR\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, varied\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAggressiveness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate–High\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Korallifarmi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53633099923779,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/1864\/8365\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_1b7a1c9d-538a-49a0-bdfb-cddd0c71bb7b.jpg?v=1791387697","url":"https:\/\/korallefarmi.com\/en\/products\/euphyllia-paraancora-gold-premium-2","provider":"Korallifarmi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}