Golden Hammer Euphyllia Coral

Golden Hammer Euphyllia Coral - Care Requirements

Golden Hammer Euphyllia Coral is a Euphyllia hammer coral and an LPS coral. This WYSIWYG hammer coral is suited to reef keepers prepared to provide moderate care, stable conditions, and room for its fleshy tentacles to expand. Its hammer form makes it a natural fit for a thoughtfully spaced Euphyllia area.

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 it gradually to its final intensity, especially when moving it from a different system or placing it higher than the lower reef.

Flow

Use moderate, indirect, varied flow. Water movement should gently shift the tentacles without blasting the coral with a strong direct stream or preventing full expansion.

Placement

Place this hammer in lower to middle reef areas. Start with adequate clearance and observe expansion during acclimation before making placement adjustments.

Temperament

Allow generous spacing from neighboring corals. Hammer corals are semi-aggressive and can extend stinging tentacles, particularly when fully expanded, so avoid placing sensitive corals within reach.

Feeding

Occasional meaty foods may be offered, but feeding is optional. Target feed gently when the coral is expanded and avoid excessive food buildup around the tissue.

General Care

Maintain stable salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels rather than making rapid corrections. Watch for consistent expansion, tissue condition, and response to flow, then adjust slowly if it appears retracted or stressed.

Give it stable conditions, indirect flow, and enough space to expand safely.