Orange
(Fimbriaphyllia ancora)

Description

Fimbriaphyllia ancora: Stunning Orange Glow for Your Reef

Discover the vibrant allure of the Orange Fimbriaphyllia ancora, a breathtaking addition that brings dynamic colour and movement to any marine aquarium.

Overview

The Fimbriaphyllia ancora, commonly known as the Anchor Coral or Hammer Coral, is a striking LPS coral recognized for its distinctive hammer or anchor-shaped tentacle tips. This orange variant boasts a captivating hue, adding warmth and visual interest to your reefscape. Colonies can grow quite large, forming continuous cover over substrates, and their polyps extend gracefully, creating a lively, undulating display in moderate water flow. This species is a popular choice for its beauty and relatively hardy nature.

Care Level

Average. While generally adaptable, the Fimbriaphyllia ancora possesses sweeper tentacles and is semi-aggressive, requiring adequate space from other corals to prevent stinging. It thrives in stable, mature reef aquariums and is suitable for intermediate aquarists.

Tank Essentials

A minimum tank size of 150 litres (approx. 33 gallons) is recommended. Maintain stable water parameters with a pH of 8.1–8.4 and a temperature of 24–27°C. Moderate, indirect water flow is ideal to encourage polyp extension without causing tissue damage.

Diet

Primarily photosynthetic, it benefits from supplemental feedings of finely chopped marine meaty foods, mysis shrimp, or specialized coral foods a few times per week.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy healthy aquarium fish and corals online from Corais de Vidro, you receive a meticulously acclimated, responsibly sourced specimen. Our rigorous quarantine and expert packing ensure your new addition arrives ready to thrive.

• Scientific Name: *Fimbriaphyllia ancora*
• Common Name / Variant: Anchor Coral / Hammer Coral (Orange)
• Maximum Size: Up to 100 cm
• Origin: Indo-West Pacific (e.g., Maldives, Indonesia, Australia)
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 24–27°C
• Lifespan: Up to 20 years
• Swimming Zone: Mid to bottom

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