Euphyllia “Sunset Blush” Ancora Coral

Euphyllia “Sunset Blush” Ancora Coral

Quick Stats

• Care Level: Moderate
• Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
• Color Form: Warm Bronze Tentacles with Soft Pink Tips
• Water Conditions: 22-26C, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
• Family: Euphylliidae
• Lighting: Moderate to High
• Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Elements
• Waterflow: Moderate
• Placement: Bottom to Middle

Overview
The Euphyllia “Sunset Blush” Ancora Coral is a mesmerizing masterpiece, blending rich bronze tentacles with delicate pink tips that evoke the colors of a serene sunset. This soft yet striking combination makes it a standout addition to any reef aquarium, bringing warmth and sophistication to your aquatic space. Its large, flowing polyps sway gently in the current, adding dynamic movement and elegance to your underwater world.

Found in the lagoons and reef slopes of the Indo-Pacific, the Sunset Blush thrives under moderate water flow and lighting, mirroring its natural environment.

Care & Feeding
The Sunset Blush Ancora Coral is photosynthetic, deriving most of its nutrition from its symbiotic zooxanthellae. To promote growth and accentuate its coloration, occasional feedings of fine meaty foods like mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or plankton are recommended.

Maintaining stable water conditions is essential for its health and beauty. Balanced levels of calcium, magnesium, and alkalinity support its skeletal development, while controlling nitrate and phosphate levels helps maintain its vibrant colors without algae interference.

Optimal Parameters

• Alkalinity (dKH): 8-12
• Calcium (Ca): 400-450 ppm
• Magnesium (Mg): 1250-1350 ppm
• Nitrate (NO3): 1-10 ppm
• Phosphate (PO4): 0.01-0.05 ppm

Placement
Place the Sunset Blush Ancora Coral in the bottom to middle zones of your aquarium. Allow ample space for its tentacles to extend without stinging nearby corals, as it has a semi-aggressive nature.

Transform your reef with the Euphyllia “Sunset Blush” Ancora Coral, a radiant blend of bronze and pink that adds a unique, enchanting glow to your underwater sanctuary.