{"product_id":"golden-hammer-euphyllia-coral-wysiwyg-i36-s1-7-21-09","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 with LPS care requirements. This hammer coral is suited to reef keepers prepared to provide moderate care, stable conditions, and room for its tentacles to expand. Its natural movement makes flow direction and nearby coral spacing important parts of placement.\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 and acclimate the coral gradually to its final intensity. Watch for consistent expansion and adjust placement slowly rather than making abrupt lighting changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse moderate, indirect, varied flow that keeps the tentacles moving without blasting the coral. Avoid strong direct flow, which can limit comfortable expansion and irritate fleshy tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower to middle reef areas, allowing time to acclimate before relocating it. Choose a secure position with open space for full expansion under moderate lighting and indirect flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow generous spacing from neighboring corals because hammer corals are semi-aggressive and can sting nearby livestock. Account for daytime expansion when planning its footprint, rather than placing it tightly against other corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOccasional meaty foods may be offered, but feeding is optional. If feeding, target the coral gently and avoid forcing food or creating excess waste 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 chasing rapid adjustments. Observe expansion, tissue condition, and response to flow regularly, then make gradual changes if the coral appears unsettled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive this hammer coral stable conditions, indirect flow, and adequate room to expand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48480135676126,"sku":"I36-S1-7-21-09","price":38.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/I36-S1-7-21-09.jpg?v=1784919314","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/golden-hammer-euphyllia-coral-wysiwyg-i36-s1-7-21-09","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}