Rainbow Branching Hammer (Euphyllia paraancora) – Colorful Flow in Motion
The Rainbow Branching Hammer is a show-stopping Euphyllia variety known for its bubble-tipped, hammer-shaped tentacles and vibrant multicolor palette—ranging from gold and green to lavender and teal. Its branching skeleton makes it easier to frag and less risky than wall types.
Coral Highlights:
🌈 Multi-Color Tentacles – Golden yellow with green, purple, and pink hues
🌿 Branching Growth – Easier to frag and more resilient than wall types
💡 Lighting: Moderate PAR (100–200) – enhances coloration without bleaching
🌊 Flow: Moderate – steady, indirect movement is ideal
🧪 Parameters:
Temp: 75–78°F
Salinity: 1.025
dKH: 8–11
Calcium: 420–460 ppm
Magnesium: 1300–1400 ppm
Nitrate: 5–15 ppm
Phosphate: 0.03–0.08 ppm
Placement: Low to mid-level in the tank; allow at least 3” of space for sweepers
Feeding: Optional, but benefits from occasional small meaty foods or coral powder for growth
Care Level: Easy to Moderate – Hardy Euphyllia that thrives in stable systems
📦 Note: Frags are not WYSIWYG. Each Rainbow Hammer grows into its own unique blend of colors and hammer-shaped tentacle tips.
