Gold and Pink Ancora Euphyllia

Quick Stats

• Care Level: Moderate
• Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
• Color Form: Gold with Pink Highlights
• 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 Gold and Pink Ancora Coral, also known as the Hammer Coral, is a visually striking species celebrated for its golden base and delicate pink accents. Its distinctive anchor-shaped tentacles create a soft, flowing motion that enhances the aesthetic appeal of any reef aquarium.

Originating from reef slopes and lagoons in the Indo-Pacific, the Ancora Coral is known for its adaptability to a wide range of tank conditions. Its semi-aggressive temperament requires sufficient spacing from neighboring corals to prevent stinging.

Care & Feeding

The Euphyllia Gold and Pink Ancora Coral is a photosynthetic species, relying on its symbiotic zooxanthellae for energy. However, it benefits greatly from supplemental feedings of meaty foods like brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, or plankton. These feedings promote enhanced growth and help maintain the coral’s vivid coloration.

Consistent water parameter stability is essential for this coral to thrive. A balance of calcium, magnesium, and alkalinity supports its skeletal structure, while low levels of nitrate and phosphate prevent algae overgrowth and preserve its vibrant appearance.

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 & Packaging

Mounted on a ceramic plug for easy placement, the Euphyllia Gold and Pink Ancora Coral thrives in moderate water flow and moderate to high lighting conditions. Position it in the bottom to middle zones of your aquarium to replicate its natural environment and showcase its full beauty.

Approximate size upon purchase: 3 to 6 cm.

Introduce a touch of elegance to your reef aquarium with the Euphyllia Gold and Pink Ancora Coral, a radiant centerpiece known for its vibrant colors and gentle, waving motion.