Kirby's Hammer Acan

Kirby's Hammer Acan - Care Requirements

Kirby's Hammer Acan is a Euphyllia hammer coral with fleshy, hammer-shaped polyps. This LPS coral has fleshy polyps that provide gentle movement in a reef aquarium. Its moderate care needs suit reef keepers prepared to provide stable conditions and room for full polyp expansion.

This is a WYSIWYG coral, meaning the coral shown in the photo is the exact piece you will receive.

Quick Care Summary

• Lighting: Moderate lighting
• Flow: Moderate, indirect and varied flow
• Placement: Lower to middle reef areas
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive
• Care Level: Moderate

Lighting

Provide moderate lighting. Begin with gentler exposure during acclimation, then observe polyp expansion and adjust placement gradually if needed.

Flow

Use moderate, indirect, varied flow that keeps polyps moving gently. Avoid strong direct flow, which can prevent comfortable expansion and irritate the fleshy tissue.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas. Allow time to acclimate, and choose a position where the polyps can expand freely without being crowded.

Temperament

Leave generous space around it. This semi-aggressive coral has stinging potential, so keep neighboring corals beyond its reach as the polyps expand.

Feeding

Offer occasional meaty foods if desired. Feeding is optional, but target feeding can be done gently when polyps are receptive.

General Care

Maintain stable salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels rather than making rapid adjustments. Monitor polyp expansion, coloration, and its response to flow and lighting as it settles into placement.

Consistent placement and stable conditions support healthy polyp expansion over time.