LPS Coral
Purple Hammer Coral (L).
Many clownfish will host inside a hammer coral, nestling into its flowing tentacles much as they would an anemone in the wild.
Live fish are priced per supplier batch — prices may vary. Call to confirm current pricing.
- Condition
- new
- Fulfillment
- Local pickup — Erie, PA
Every animal is acclimated and health-checked in-house before it reaches the sales floor. This is a species we carry — it's most likely in the tanks around delivery days, but live stock changes daily. Please call (814) 456-9445 to confirm availability before you drive in.
Care at a glance
What to know before you take one home.
- Scientific name
- Euphyllia ancora
Good tank mates
Hammer coral is reef safe toward fish and inverts but is aggressive toward other corals, extending long stinging sweeper tentacles at night that can kill neighbors, so give it open space away from other coral colonies. It pairs well with clownfish, which often adopt it as a host in place of an anemone. Keep it clear of soft corals and other LPS, and it generally tolerates being near other Euphyllia like torches and frogspawn.
Good to know
Many clownfish will host inside a hammer coral, nestling into its flowing tentacles much as they would an anemone in the wild.
Stock and individual temperament vary — call (814) 456-9445 for pairing advice before you buy.
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660 East 14th Street,
Erie, PA.
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