Gold Hammer Coral

Gold Hammer Coral - Care Requirements

Gold Hammer Coral is a Euphyllia hammer coral offered as a WYSIWYG specimen. This Euphyllia LPS coral suits reef keepers prepared to provide moderate care, stable conditions, and room for its tentacles to expand naturally within the aquarium.

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 and acclimate gradually to the final intensity. Watch for normal expansion as the coral settles into its placement.

Flow

Use moderate, indirect, varied flow that gently moves the tentacles. Avoid strong direct flow, which can prevent comfortable expansion.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas with room around the colony. Allow time to acclimate after placement and avoid frequent moves while it adjusts.

Temperament

Give it generous spacing from neighboring corals. Hammer corals are semi-aggressive, can expand beyond their base, and have stinging potential when tentacles contact nearby specimens.

Feeding

Occasional meaty feeding is optional. Offer it when appropriate for your routine while maintaining stable overall aquarium conditions.

General Care

Maintain stable salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels rather than making rapid adjustments. Observe expansion and its response to placement, lighting, and flow, then make any needed changes gradually.

Stable conditions, indirect movement, and adequate spacing support long-term care.