Golden Hammer Coral

Golden Hammer Coral - Care Requirements

Golden Hammer Coral is a Euphyllia hammer coral with fleshy polyps that expand under suitable conditions. This WYSIWYG Euphyllia LPS coral suits reef keepers prepared to provide moderate care, stable conditions, and room for polyp expansion. Its hammer form brings natural movement to lower and middle reef areas.

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. Acclimate gradually to the final intensity and watch for consistent polyp expansion as the coral settles into the aquarium.

Flow

Use moderate, indirect, varied flow. Gentle movement supports comfortable polyp expansion, while strong direct flow should be avoided.

Placement

Place it in a lower to middle reef area with open space around the coral. Make placement changes gradually and allow time to adjust before moving it again.

Temperament

Allow generous spacing from nearby corals. Hammer corals are semi-aggressive and can sting neighbors, especially when expanded polyps reach outward.

Feeding

Occasional meaty feeding is optional. If offered, feed conservatively and observe polyp response rather than making feeding a required routine.

General Care

Maintain stable salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels instead of chasing rapid adjustments. Observe expansion, tissue condition, and response to light and flow, then make measured changes when needed.

Provide stable conditions, indirect flow, and adequate clearance for expansion.