{"product_id":"gold-tip-branching-hammer-euphyllia-pea-ee-n0401","title":"Gold Tip Branching Hammer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold Tip 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 flowing tentacles and distinctive hammer- or anchor-shaped terminal tips. This specimen displays soft lavender to pink coloration through the tentacles with contrasting pale gold to cream-colored tips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen fully expanded, hammer corals develop large fleshy polyps that extend from a branching calcium carbonate skeleton and move gently with the surrounding water flow. The combination of lavender-pink tentacles and warm gold-toned tips gives this specimen a refined multicolor appearance under reef aquarium lighting.\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 large fleshy polyps can also capture suspended plankton and appropriately sized particulate foods from the water column.\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 may share similar hammer-shaped tentacles, coloration, and growth characteristics, 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\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef safe with appropriate spacing\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 Branching calcium carbonate skeleton supporting large fleshy polyps with hammer- or anchor-shaped terminal tips\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 flow that forces the fleshy polyps against the skeleton. Provide adequate spacing from neighboring corals because hammer corals can sting nearby specimens. Handle carefully to avoid damaging the delicate fleshy tissue where it meets the skeleton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67903769870569,"sku":"EE N0401","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/gold-tip-branching-hammer-lps-euphyllia-pea-ee-n0401.jpg?v=1794205699","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/gold-tip-branching-hammer-euphyllia-pea-ee-n0401","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}