
Euphylla Ancora, also known as Hammer Coral, Ridge Coral, Hammerhead or Anchor Coral, is a large polyp stony (LPS) coral. Its common names are derived from the appearance of its hammerhead or anchor-shaped tentacles. .. more »
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Hammer coral may be green, tan or brown in color, with lime green or yellow tips on the ends of its tentacles, which glow under actinic lighting. more »

Hammer coral colonies may form continuous cover over the substrate many meters across, although individual colonies are seldom over mone meter across. Large colonies are usually found in shallow environments exposed to moderate wave action. Hammer coral does well within a range of at least 75 to 84 degrees. . more »

Keeping Hammer coral in a saltwater aquarium is not recommended for those new to the hobby. This is mostly because their delicate nature makes them rough shippers. Hammer corals have sharp skeletons that are covered in extremely thin tissue, which is inevitably easily scuffed by shipping. more »