Golden Hammer Coral

Golden Hammer Coral - Care Requirements

Golden Hammer Coral is a Euphyllia hammer coral with a golden morph designation. This WYSIWYG Euphyllia LPS coral is suited to reef keepers prepared to provide moderate care, stable conditions, and room for its characteristic 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 and allow time to acclimate when adjusting its position. Observe expansion and response rather than making abrupt lighting changes.

Flow

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

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas with space around the colony. Acclimate gradually to its final lighting and flow conditions.

Temperament

Give this semi-aggressive coral generous spacing from neighboring corals. Its tentacles can sting nearby specimens, especially as it expands and shifts with water movement.

Feeding

Occasional meaty foods may be offered, but feeding is optional. Target feed gently when polyps are open and avoid blasting food onto the tissue.

General Care

Maintain stable salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels rather than chasing rapid adjustments. Watch polyp expansion, tissue condition, and nearby coral spacing as part of regular reef maintenance.

Allow space, gentle movement, and stable conditions for reliable day-to-day care.