{"product_id":"gold-branching-hammer-euphyllia-pea-ee-n0420","title":"Gold Branching Hammer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Branching Hammer, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphyllia ancora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a fleshy stony coral known for its distinctive hammer- or anchor-shaped tentacle tips and flowing polyp extension. This specimen displays rich gold to yellow-green coloration across the expanded tentacles, with muted lavender to brown tones through the lower portions of the polyps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHammer corals develop large fleshy polyps supported by a calcium carbonate skeleton. When fully expanded, their elongated tentacles create strong movement in the aquarium, while the broad hammer-shaped tips give the colony its characteristic appearance. The gold coloration of this specimen becomes especially prominent under blue-rich reef aquarium lighting and contrasts with the softer darker coloration along the tentacle bases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphyllia ancora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and related hammer corals contain symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of their nutritional energy. Their fleshy polyps can also capture suspended plankton and appropriately sized particulate foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause closely related \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphyllia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species can share similar hammer-shaped tentacles and coloration, exact species-level identification should not be based on external appearance alone. For this specimen, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphyllia ancora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the most appropriate product identification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphyllia ancora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Branching Hammer Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate, indirect and variable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lower to middle areas of the aquarium depending on lighting intensity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aggressive; provide adequate space from neighboring corals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily photosynthetic; may also benefit from appropriately sized planktonic and meaty coral foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fleshy hammer-shaped polyps supported by a branching calcium carbonate skeleton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain stable reef aquarium temperature and salinity along with consistent alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium. Maintain measurable and reasonably stable nitrate and phosphate levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid strong direct water flow that causes the fleshy polyps to whip against the skeleton. Allow adequate spacing from neighboring corals because extended tentacles can sting nearby specimens. Handle carefully to avoid damaging the delicate fleshy tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67903753486569,"sku":"EE N0420","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/gold-branching-hammer-lps-euphyllia-pea-ee-n0420.jpg?v=1794205704","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/gold-branching-hammer-euphyllia-pea-ee-n0420","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}