Green Hammer - Single Head

Green Hammer Coral (Euphyllia paraancora)

Description:
The Green Hammer Coral is a reef aquarium classic, admired for its vivid emerald-green coloration and distinctive hammer- or anchor-shaped tentacles. Under blue or actinic lighting, its tips glow brilliantly, creating a beautiful contrast and mesmerizing motion in the current. This LPS coral is both hardy and visually stunning, making it a perfect choice for beginner and experienced reef keepers alike.

Each frag is aquacultured to ensure health, resilience, and easier acclimation to a variety of reef environments. Its gentle swaying tentacles add natural movement and a vibrant splash of color to any tank.

Care Level: Easy to Moderate
Temperament: Semi-aggressive (may extend sweeper tentacles at night)
Placement: Mid to lower regions of the tank, leaving space between neighboring corals.

Ideal Water Parameters

Feeding & Nutrition:

The Green Hammer Coral contains symbiotic zooxanthellae that supply energy through photosynthesis but thrives with supplemental feeding. Offer small meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or fine coral foods once or twice weekly to promote faster growth and enhanced coloration.

Notes:

• Leave several inches between this coral and others, as its sweeper tentacles can sting nearby species.

• Prefers moderate flow to allow gentle movement without excessive force.

• Avoid very high light intensity, which can cause tissue stress.

• Ideal for adding color and motion to mixed LPS or soft coral reefs.

Quick Summary:

• Scientific Name:Euphyllia paraancora (Branching Hammer Coral)

• Common Name: Green Hammer Coral Frag

• Type: LPS (Large Polyp Stony Coral)

• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

• Lighting: Moderate (100–150 PAR)

• Flow: Moderate, indirect

• Placement: Mid to lower tank regions