🟢🟡✨ Euphyllia ancora “Gilded Emerald”
Hammer Coral – Green Tips With Rich Gold Tentacles (WYSIWYG Specimen)
🔹 Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive (long sweeper tentacles, mainly at night)
Colour Form: Gilded Emerald is a striking Euphyllia ancora featuring bright emerald-green hammer tips paired with warm, metallic gold tentacles. The colour contrast is clean and highly visible, giving each head a luminous, jewel-like appearance. Under blue lighting, the green tips fluoresce intensely while the gold tentacles develop a burnished glow, creating depth and movement with a premium aesthetic.
Water Conditions: 24–26 °C, dKH 7.5–9, pH 8.0–8.4, sg 1.024–1.026
Family: Euphylliidae
Lighting: Moderate (PAR 80–150)
Water Flow: Moderate, indirect
Placement: Mid-level rockwork or sandbed edge
Type: WYSIWYG
🧬 Overview
The Gilded Emerald Hammer Coral is a collector-grade Euphyllia ancora prized for its classic green-and-gold colour pairing expressed with clarity and balance. Compared to standard green hammers, the golden tentacles add warmth and richness, making this coral stand out without overwhelming the aquascape.
Each WYSIWYG specimen is selected for:
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Clearly defined green hammer tips
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Consistent gold tentacle coloration
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Full polyp inflation and healthy tissue
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Stable colour and proven reef durability
An excellent choice for reefers seeking strong colour contrast, graceful motion, and timeless Euphyllia appeal.
🍽️ Care & Feeding
Hammer corals are photosynthetic but benefit from occasional feeding to maintain polyp fullness and colour intensity.
Feed 1× weekly with:
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Small meaty foods (mysis, finely chopped krill)
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Reef roids or LPS-specific powdered foods
Feed gently with reduced flow.
📈 Optimal Parameters
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Alkalinity (dKH) | 7.5–9 |
| Calcium (Ca) | 420–450 ppm |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 1300–1400 ppm |
| Nitrate (NO₃) | 5–15 ppm |
| Phosphate (PO₄) | 0.03–0.10 ppm |
📍 Placement
Provide adequate spacing from other LPS due to sweeper tentacles.
Moderate, indirect flow encourages full extension and natural swaying motion.
Pairs beautifully with purple, teal, or orange Euphyllia, chalices, and fleshy LPS for a balanced, high-end reef layout.
🟢🟡✨ Euphyllia ancora “Gilded Emerald”
Emerald green tips wrapped in warm gold motion.
A premium WYSIWYG hammer coral for reefers who value contrast, elegance, and collector-grade quality.