{"product_id":"golden-hammer-coral-wysiwyg-ls41-s1-9-01-01","title":"Golden Hammer Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGolden Hammer Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/euphyllia\"\u003eHammer Coral\u003c\/a\u003e is a Euphyllia hammer coral with golden coloration and flowing polyps. This \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/lps-corals\"\u003eLPS coral\u003c\/a\u003e suits reef keepers prepared to provide moderate care, balanced conditions, and room for polyp expansion. Its golden appearance makes it a natural choice for a lower-to-middle reef display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/wysiwyg-coral\"\u003eWYSIWYG coral\u003c\/a\u003e, meaning the coral shown in the photo is the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Care Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, indirect and varied flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower to middle reef areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide moderate lighting and allow time to acclimate before making changes. Watch polyp response as it settles, avoiding abrupt shifts that can interrupt normal expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse moderate, indirect, varied flow that gently moves the polyps without blasting them. Avoid strong direct flow, which can keep the coral from expanding comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower to middle reef areas, with clear room around its expanded polyps. Acclimate gradually to its final position and reassess only after it has settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive this semi-aggressive coral ample spacing from neighbors, as it can sting nearby corals. Account for full polyp expansion when choosing placement, especially around other fleshy corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer occasional meaty foods if desired; feeding is optional. Keep portions modest and observe the coral’s response rather than treating feeding as a daily requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels rather than chasing rapid adjustments. Observe expansion, tissue condition, and response to flow and lighting, then make gradual corrections carefully over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it steady conditions, gentle movement, and room to expand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48977140220126,"sku":"LS41-S1-9-01-01","price":35.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/LS41-S1-9-01-01.jpg?v=1788291348","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/golden-hammer-coral-wysiwyg-ls41-s1-9-01-01","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}