Gold Branching Hammer Coral: Full 6-Head Colony
The Gold Branching Hammer Coral (Fimbriaphyllia paraancora, commonly sold as Euphyllia paraancora) is a striking Large Polyp Stony (LPS) coral prized for its warm gold coloration, flowing movement, and distinctive hammer-shaped tentacle tips. Gold hammers are especially desirable for adding a bright contrasting color to reef aquariums dominated by greens, blues, and purples.
This WYSIWYG specimen is a full colony featuring 6 heads, providing significantly more size, movement, and visual impact than a typical single-head frag. When fully extended, the six fleshy heads create a dense, flowing display that gently moves with the aquarium’s current. Under blue-spectrum reef lighting, its gold color appears vibrant and luminous.
| Specimen Details |
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| Species: Fimbriaphyllia paraancora (commonly labeled as Euphyllia paraancora) |
| Colony Type: Full 6-head colony |
| Size: Full colony, multiple heads for dense display |
| Lighting: Best displayed under blue-spectrum reef lighting |
| Origin: WYSIWYG specimen, true-to-specimen growth |
FAQ
What makes this Gold Branching Hammer Coral different from a single-head frag?
This colony features six heads, offering greater size, movement, and visual impact compared to a single-head fragment. The full colony creates a denser, more dynamic display that moves naturally with water flow.
Is this coral suitable for a beginner reef tank?
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What lighting conditions are ideal for this coral?
This coral thrives under blue-spectrum reef lighting, which enhances its warm gold coloration and overall vibrancy.
Alexander Rees –
The six-head colony is impressive in size and movement. It adds a lot of visual interest to my tank. The gold color stands out well against the green and blue corals. It’s been stable for over six months with proper lighting and flow.
Donna Randall –
Great color and flow. The colony expands slowly but steadily. I noticed it responds well to moderate water movement. Needs a bit of time to settle, but worth the wait.
Una Walsh –
Installed it in my 120-gallon reef tank with blue LED lighting. The gold color is vibrant and the movement is smooth. It’s one of the most eye-catching corals I’ve added.