predatory toward small fish and mobile invertebratesAdult Size: Up to 120 cmCare Level: Advanced – requires extremely large
Its aesthetic appeal and role in nutrient export make it a popular choice for reef keepers
and MadagascarDepth: 5–30 m (15–100 ft)Lighting: Moderate to high (encourages natural grazing behavior and enhances contrast)Flow: Strong
slightly elevated nutrient levels enhance coloration and tissue thicknessFeeding: Photosynthetic but benefits from occasional broadcast feeding of microplankton or amino acids to boost polyp extension and colorationAggression: Low
variable flow that allows subtle tentacle movement while keeping its foot securely attachedPlacement: Bottom to mid-level on rockwork or sand in a shallow depression
Hologram Branching Hammer (Euphyllia paraancora) - WYSIWYG acan lord predatory toward small fish andEuphyllia parancora, known as the Branching Hammer Coral, is one of the most iconic and beloved LPS corals in the marine aquarium world. Distinguished by its hammer or anchor shaped tentacle tips and branching skeletal structure, this coral adds mesmerizing movement and soft, rhythmic motion to any reef display. Under actinic or blue spectrum lighting, its tentacles shimmer with shades of fluorescent green, gold, and occasionally purple or mint,