🟠🟢✨ Euphyllia paraancora “Citrus Halo”
Anchor Coral – Orange Centres With Green Rim Expression (4-Head Colony)
🔹 Quick Stats
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive (long sweeper tentacles, mainly at night)
Colour Form: Citrus Halo is a vibrant Euphyllia paraancora displaying warm orange polyp centres framed by a clean, luminous green rim around each head. The colour separation is well defined, creating a glowing halo effect that gives the colony depth and movement. Under blue lighting, the green rim intensifies in fluorescence while the orange centres retain a rich, saturated tone, resulting in a striking yet balanced visual impact.
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: 4-Head Colony
🧬 Overview
The Citrus Halo Paraancora is a collector-grade 4-head colony prized for its classic orange-and-green contrast paired with the flowing, hammer-like structure characteristic of paraancora Euphyllia. The multi-head formation provides volume and symmetry, making it an excellent centerpiece LPS with constant motion.
Each colony is selected for:
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Clearly defined orange centres with consistent colour
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Bright green rim expression on all heads
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Full polyp inflation and healthy tissue
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Balanced growth and proven aquarium stability
An ideal choice for reefers seeking bold colour, movement, and a well-established multi-head specimen.
🍽️ Care & Feeding
Paraancora Euphyllia are photosynthetic but benefit from light supplemental feeding to support growth and polyp fullness.
Feed 1× weekly with:
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Small meaty foods (mysis, brine shrimp)
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Reef roids or LPS-specific powdered foods
Target 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 sway.
Pairs beautifully with green, gold, or purple Euphyllia, as well as chalices and fleshy LPS for a dynamic reef layout.
🟠🟢✨ Euphyllia paraancora “Citrus Halo”
Orange warmth framed by a glowing green halo.
A premium 4-head paraancora colony for reefers who value colour contrast, motion, and classic Euphyllia appeal.