Hologram Branching Hammer (Euphyllia paraancora) - WYSIWYG hydnophora or Stichodactyla species

or Stichodactyla species

high-oxygen environments with surge-like movementTank Placement: Mid to upper water column

focuses on color development and tissue expansion rather than skeletal growthCare Level: Intermediate – hardy once settled but sensitive to rapid parameter shifts or excessive flowCompatibility: Semi-aggressive

ideal for sandbed placement among other LPS species

Hologram Branching Hammer (Euphyllia paraancora) - WYSIWYG hydnophora or Stichodactyla speciesEuphyllia parancora, known as the Branching Hammer Coral, is one of the most iconic and beloved LPS corals in the marine aquarium world. Distinguished by its hammer or anchor shaped tentacle tips and branching skeletal structure, this coral adds mesmerizing movement and soft, rhythmic motion to any reef display. Under actinic or blue spectrum lighting, its tentacles shimmer with shades of fluorescent green, gold, and occasionally purple or mint,