Golden Hammer Coral

Golden Hammer Coral - Care Requirements

Golden Hammer Coral is a Euphyllia hammer coral suited to lower and middle reef areas. This LPS coral is best kept in a thoughtfully planned reef aquarium with moderate lighting, indirect varied flow, and adequate room around its expanding hammer-shaped polyps.

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 intended intensity. Watch polyp expansion as the coral settles, adjusting only when its response indicates a need.

Flow

Use moderate, indirect, varied flow that gently moves the polyps. Avoid strong direct flow, which can irritate fleshy tissue and prevent comfortable expansion.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas with room to expand. Allow time to adjust after placement, and avoid repeatedly moving the coral.

Temperament

Give this semi-aggressive coral generous spacing from neighbors. Its polyps can expand beyond the skeleton, and its stinging potential may affect nearby corals.

Feeding

Offer occasional meaty foods if desired, but feeding is optional. Feed gently when polyps are receptive and avoid forcing food into the tissue.

General Care

Maintain stable salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels rather than making rapid adjustments. Regularly observe expansion, tissue condition, and response to lighting and flow, then make measured changes when needed.

Stable conditions, indirect flow, and ample spacing support comfortable expansion.