Description

 

💎 Marble Hammer Coral – Green & Purple

A Mesmerizing Mix of Texture and Colour for Your Reef

The Marble Hammer Coral (Euphyllia ancora) in its stunning green and purple colour variant is a true showstopper in any reef aquarium. Known for its large, fleshy polyps that resemble a hammer or anchor, this variety brings a dramatic blend of vibrant neon green tips and rich purple stalks, creating a hypnotic marble effect that dances in the current.

This large polyp stony (LPS) coral is not just a visual masterpiece—it’s also a fantastic coral for intermediate reefers looking to add movement, texture, and bold coloration to their aquascape. Whether you’re building a Euphyllia garden or want a standout centrepiece, the Marble Hammer Green & Purple fits the role beautifully.

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🌿 Coral Information

• Common Name: Marble Hammer Coral
• Scientific Name: Euphyllia ancora
• Coral Type: LPS (Large Polyp Stony)
• Growth Form: Branching or wall-forming (varies)
• Care Level: Moderate
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive
• Lighting: Moderate to high
• Water Flow: Moderate
• Placement: Mid to lower section of the tank

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✨ Key Features

✔️ Striking Bicolour Combo: Vivid green tips contrast beautifully with deep purple stems—eye-catching even under daylight.
✔️ Graceful Movement: Gently sways in the flow, adding dynamic motion to your reefscape.
✔️ Semi-Aggressive Territory Coral: Adds personality to a Euphyllia zone or coral garden.
✔️ Excellent for Aquascape Focal Points: Ideal as a centrepiece or anchor coral.
✔️ Compatible with Other Euphyllia: Can be grouped with hammers, frogspawn, or torches (same species only) to create lush coral gardens.

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💡 Lighting & Flow Requirements

The Marble Hammer Coral prefers moderate to high lighting, thriving under both T5 and LED systems with a strong blue spectrum to enhance its fluorescent tones. Avoid direct, high-intensity light right away—acclimate slowly to prevent bleaching.

Water flow should be moderate and indirect—enough to keep the polyps swaying but not blasting. Strong, turbulent flow can damage its delicate flesh.

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🍽 Feeding & Nutrition

Like all Euphyllia, this coral contains photosynthetic zooxanthellae but benefits greatly from target feeding. You can feed:

• Mysis shrimp
• Reef roids or powdered coral foods
• Amino acid blends
• Marine snow and phytoplankton

Target feed once or twice a week for enhanced growth, color, and polyp extension.

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🧪 Water Parameters

Keep the following parameters stable for optimal health:

• Temperature: 24–26°C (75–78°F)
• Salinity: 1.025–1.026
• pH: 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity: 8–11 dKH
• Calcium: 420–450 ppm
• Magnesium: 1250–1350 ppm
• Nitrates: 2–10 ppm
• Phosphates: 0.03–0.08 ppm

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⚠️ Compatibility & Placement Tips

This coral has sweeper tentacles that can extend several centimetres at night, so leave space between it and more delicate neighbours. It’s best placed in Euphyllia-only zones or surrounded by corals that can handle light stings.

Avoid handling the flesh directly—only move the coral by its base or skeleton to prevent damage.

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📦 What You’ll Receive

Each frag or colony is hand-selected for colour and health, typically mounted on a frag plug or rubble rock.  Colour intensity may vary based on tank lighting and parameters.

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Bring a living sculpture to your reef tank with the Marble Hammer Coral – Green & Purple. Its hypnotic blend of texture and colour, coupled with that classic Euphyllia flow, will elevate any aquascape from simple to stunning.