{"product_id":"golden-hammer-euphyllia-coral-wysiwyg-i36-s1-7-21-04","title":"Golden Hammer Euphyllia Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGolden Hammer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/euphyllia\" title=\"Shop Euphyllia at Riptide Aquaculture\"\u003eEuphyllia\u003c\/a\u003e Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Hammer Euphyllia Coral is a Euphyllia \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/euphyllia\" title=\"Shop Hammer coral at Riptide Aquaculture\"\u003ehammer coral\u003c\/a\u003e and an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/lps-corals\" title=\"Shop LPS coral at Riptide Aquaculture\"\u003eLPS coral\u003c\/a\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/wysiwyg-coral\" title=\"Shop WYSIWYG coral at Riptide Aquaculture\"\u003eWYSIWYG coral\u003c\/a\u003e, meaning the coral shown in the photo is the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Care Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, indirect and varied flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower to middle reef areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse moderate, indirect, varied flow. Water movement should gently shift the tentacles without blasting the coral with a strong direct stream or preventing full expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace this hammer in lower to middle reef areas. Start with adequate clearance and observe expansion during acclimation before making placement adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOccasional 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it stable conditions, indirect flow, and enough space to expand safely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48480127123678,"sku":"I36-S1-7-21-04","price":38.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/I36-S1-7-21-04.jpg?v=1784921143","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/golden-hammer-euphyllia-coral-wysiwyg-i36-s1-7-21-04","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}