Euphyllia "Sunset Ember" Paraancora Coral
Quick Stats
- Care Level: Moderate
- Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
- Color Form: Golden Tentacles with Striking Orange Tips
- Water Conditions: 22-26°C, 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 Ember" Paraancora Coral brings an enchanting glow to your aquarium with its radiant golden tentacles capped by fiery orange tips. This coral embodies the beauty of a tropical sunset, offering a warm and captivating display that complements any reefscape.
Native to the Indo-Pacific's tranquil reef slopes and lagoons, this coral flourishes under moderate lighting and water flow. Its gentle movement creates a mesmerizing dance that captures the essence of the ocean.
Care & Feeding
The Sunset Ember Paraancora Coral is photosynthetic, harboring zooxanthellae for nutrition. To promote vibrant coloration and robust growth, occasional feedings of fine meaty foods like mysis or brine shrimp are highly recommended.
Stability is crucial for this coral's health. Balanced levels of calcium, magnesium, and alkalinity support its skeletal development, while low nitrate and phosphate levels prevent algae growth, preserving its vivid hues.
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
Position the Sunset Ember Paraancora Coral in the bottom to middle regions of your aquarium for optimal health and visual appeal. Allow sufficient space from neighboring corals to prevent stinging interactions due to its semi-aggressive behavior.
Introduce the luminous beauty of the Euphyllia "Sunset Ember" Paraancora Coral to your reef, where its fiery orange tips and golden flow will radiate warmth and elegance.