Family
Common name: Hammer Corals
Scientific name: Euphyllidae
Euphyllidae, commonly known as Hammer, Frogspawn, and Torch Corals, are a family of large-polyped stony corals popular in the reefkeeping hobby. These corals are known for their distinct tentacle shapes - hammer or anchor shapes in Hammer Corals, and long, flowing tentacles in Torch Corals. They are often appreciated for their movement in the current and their variety of colors. Euphyllidae corals are symbiotic with zooxanthellae, which help them with photosynthesis. They require moderate lighting and water flow, and benefit from supplemental feeding of planktonic foods.
- Common name: Anchor coralScientific name: Euphyllia ancora
- Common name: bubble coralScientific name: Euphyllia divisa
- Common name: Torch coralScientific name: Euphyllia glabrescens
- Common name: Hammer CoralScientific name: Euphyllia paraancora
- Common name: Frogspawn CoralScientific name: Euphyllia paradivisa
- Common name: Euphyllia YaeyamaensisScientific name: Euphyllia yaeyamaensis
- Common name: Fox CoralScientific name: Nemenzophyllia turbida
- Common name: Tipped bubblegum coralScientific name: Physogyra lichtensteini
- Common name: Bubble CoralScientific name: Plerogyra sinuosa