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Glueing to rocks shouldn't affect how the coral grows its skeleton, it'll just become one with the rock over time. The skeleton grows and it'll just grow over whatever rock it needs to as it expands. With how fast E. ancora grows in our reefs, you shouldn't have an issue anyway.

More light's probably the way to go, lack of it usually causes browning.

I'd say more whites than blues works better for LPS growth, in my experience. But to be honest, it's not just about the lighting - your alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium levels need to be consistently within range too.


I'd actually suggest sticking with a blue-white ratio similar to what ...

Just a heads up, what's your current water parameters, specifically pH level?

You can mix angels with SA rams, but that's about it for cichlids.

Felinxo's got a solid collection going on. Still got that sweet yellow yaeyamaensis, Pat?

I've got a couple to share. First up is my purple and green E. paraancora - nothing too unique, but it's a great example of the classic coloration.

I also have an Aussie bi-color yellow and purple E. paraancora that's looking sharp, the photo's not the best since the light's a bit harsh, I was ...

looking forward to seeing this tank come together, sounds like a great setup you've got going on