Golden Hammer Euphyllia Coral

Golden Hammer Euphyllia Coral - Care Requirements

Golden Hammer Euphyllia Coral is a Euphyllia hammer coral with a golden hammer morph name. This WYSIWYG Euphyllia LPS coral brings the characteristic motion of a hammer coral to a reef aquarium. Its branching, flowing polyps make it well suited for hobbyists planning a dedicated lower-to-middle reef placement.

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. Start with a gentler position during acclimation, then observe polyp expansion and adjust placement gradually rather than making abrupt lighting changes.

Flow

Use moderate, indirect, varied flow that allows the polyps to move naturally. Avoid strong direct flow, which can prevent comfortable expansion and irritate the coral.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas with room to expand. Acclimate gradually, secure the frag carefully, and leave open space around its extended polyps.

Temperament

Allow generous spacing from neighboring corals. Hammer corals are semi-aggressive and have stinging potential, particularly after expansion, so avoid placing other corals within reach.

Feeding

Occasional meaty feeding is optional and can be offered when polyps are receptive. Keep portions modest and maintain good overall aquarium husbandry.

General Care

Maintain stable salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels instead of chasing rapid adjustments. Watch daily for normal expansion, response to flow, and any contact with nearby corals; make changes slowly when placement or conditions need refinement.

Give it stable conditions, indirect movement, and adequate space to expand.