Orange Hammer Coral - Euphyllia ancora WYSIWYG

This absolutely stunning Purple Majesty Hammer Coral (Euphyllia ancora) boasts a breathtaking display of iridescent purple and blue hues, with a touch of green shimmer, that will instantly become the focal point of your reef aquarium. Its distinctive hammer-shaped polyps create a dynamic visual texture as they gently sway in the current. This particular specimen is a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) offering, ensuring you receive the exact vibrant coral pictured. Care for the Euphyllia ancora is relatively straightforward, making it a great choice for intermediate reef keepers, but also a rewarding challenge for beginners ready to learn. It thrives under moderate PAR lighting, ideally between 75-150 PAR. Too much light can cause it to retract or bleach, while too little can lead to dull coloration and slow growth. Moderate, indirect water flow is preferred to allow its polyps to extend fully and gently undulate without being blasted. Avoid direct, strong flow as this can damage the delicate polyps. Placement in the middle to lower regions of your tank is often ideal, ensuring it receives appropriate light and flow and has ample space to expand. While primarily photosynthetic, supplemental feeding with fine-particulate foods like zooplankton or broadcast feeding can encourage faster growth and improved coloration. Maintain stable water parameters: temperature 74-78°F, salinity 1.025-1.026, alkalinity 8-12 dKH, calcium 400-450 ppm, and magnesium 1300-1400 ppm. The Purple Majesty Hammer Coral is considered semi-aggressive. Its sweeping tentacles can sting nearby corals, so ensure adequate spacing – at least 4-6 inches – from other inhabitants to prevent chemical warfare. Acclimation should be done slowly using the drip method over a period of 1-2 hours to minimize stress and allow it to adjust to your tank's specific conditions. Adding this magnificent Purple Majesty Hammer Coral will elevate the aesthetic appeal of your reef tank with its captivating movement and striking coloration. Its ease of care, coupled with its undeniable beauty, makes it a highly sought-after LPS coral that will undoubtedly bring a touch of regal elegance and vibrant life to your underwater world.