Euphyllia Paraancora (Orange/Pink)

Euphyllia paraancora, also known as Hammer Coral or Wall Hammer Coral, is a striking LPS (Large Polyp Stony) coral, popular in marine aquaria. The Orange/Pink variety stands out for its vibrant, warm colors and hammer-like polyp movements.
Scientific name: Euphyllia paraancora
Common names: Wall Hammer Coral, Hammer Coral
Family: Euphylliidae
Nation: Indo-Pacific, mainly Indonesia, Philippines, Australia
Morphology: “Paraancora” differs from Euphyllia ancora in that it forms a continuous skeleton (wall-form) rather than separate heads (branching).
Color: The Orange/Pink version has an orange or pink body/polyps with possible green, purple or yellow tips.
Polyps: Pulsating, fleshy, hammer-like or "U"-shaped.
Photosynthetic (with symbiotic zooxanthellae). Benefits from targeted feeding with:
Reef roids
Frozen food (e.g. mysis)
Microplankton  ...More