What lighting does Euphyllia ancora need?

Euphyllia ancora (Hammer Coral) requires High lighting for optimal growth and coloration.

What water flow does Euphyllia ancora need?

Euphyllia ancora (Hammer Coral) thrives with Moderate water flow.

What family does Euphyllia ancora belong to?

Euphyllia ancora belongs to the family Euphylliidae. This classification is verified by WoRMS (World Register of Marine Species), AphiaID 207614.

LPS

Euphyllia ancora

Hammer Coral

Branching hammer with T-shaped tips. Can be kept near other Euphyllia.

Also known as

Aussie Gold Hammer Asian Rasta Gold Hammer Holy Grail Hammer Hammer

Genus Euphyllia

Family Euphylliidae

WoRMS AphiaID: 207614

Feeding Photo + Target Feed

Fragging Saw

Care Parameters

Lighting

High

Flow

Moderate

Placement

low-mid

Temperament

aggressive

Temperature

75-80°F / 24-27°C

Alkalinity

8-12 dKH

Calcium

400-450 ppm

Primary source: Tidal Gardens 69 observations across 5 sources

Care Data by Source

Source	Light	Flow	Placement	Temperament	Care	Samples
LiveAquaria	Moderate	Moderate	bottom	aggressive	Moderate	7
AllCorals Ref	Moderate	Moderate	low-mid	aggressive	moderate	1
Tidal Gardens	Low	Moderate-High	—	aggressive	—	1
Tidal Gardens PRIMARY	High	Moderate	—	—	—	1
Top Shelf Aquatics	Moderate	High	—	—	—	59

Price Intelligence

Price Range

$17.99 — $599.99

Average

$132.35

Data Points

834

vs LPS Avg

-11%

multi-head

$34.99 — $60

avg $50.83 · 6 listings

frag

$39.99 — $199

avg $87.2 · 24 listings

colony

$103.99 — $499

avg $258.68 · 10 listings

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Cards in Collection

24 cards for Euphyllia ancora