Golden Hammer Coral

Golden Hammer Coral - Care Requirements

Golden Hammer Coral is a Euphyllia hammer coral with moderate care requirements. This WYSIWYG Euphyllia hammer is an LPS coral suited to reef keepers prepared to provide stable conditions, moderate lighting, and measured water movement.

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 its final intensity. Observe tissue expansion and adjust placement slowly if the coral appears stressed.

Flow

Use moderate, indirect, varied flow that gently moves the tissue. Avoid strong direct flow, which can prevent proper expansion or irritate the coral.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas, with room to expand fully. Acclimate gradually after introduction before making further placement changes.

Temperament

Allow generous spacing from neighboring corals because hammer corals are semi-aggressive and can sting nearby tissue. Account for expansion when choosing its location.

Feeding

Offer occasional meaty foods if desired; feeding is optional. Target feed gently when conditions allow, without blasting the tissue with flow.

General Care

Maintain stable salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels rather than making rapid corrections. Monitor expansion, tissue condition, and nearby coral spacing regularly, then make gradual adjustments when needed.

Give this hammer coral stable care and ample room to expand.