{"product_id":"golden-hammer-euphyllia-coral-wysiwyg-l020-s1-8-11-06","title":"Golden Hammer Euphyllia Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGolden Hammer Euphyllia Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Hammer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/euphyllia\"\u003eEuphyllia Coral\u003c\/a\u003e is a Euphyllia hammer coral with flowing hammer-shaped polyps. This WYSIWYG Euphyllia coral provides the recognizable movement of a hammer coral and suits reef keepers prepared to provide moderate care, stable conditions, and appropriate room from neighboring corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/wysiwyg-coral\"\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 gradually to brighter conditions. Observe polyp expansion after placement, making slow adjustments if its response indicates the location is unsuitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse moderate, indirect, varied flow. Avoid strong direct flow, which can keep the fleshy polyps from expanding comfortably and may cause unnecessary stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace this coral in lower to middle reef areas. Let it settle after introduction, then adjust its position gradually only if expansion and overall response suggest a change is needed.\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 their polyps to sting nearby specimens, especially when fully expanded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding is optional. Offer occasional meaty foods when the polyps are receptive, but frequent target feeding is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels stable rather than making rapid corrections. Watch expansion, tissue condition, and response to lighting and flow, then make any needed changes gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide room, stable conditions, and indirect movement for a comfortable placement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48592434266334,"sku":"L020-S1-8-11-06","price":36.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/golden-hammer-euphyllia-coral-l020-s1-8-11-06-5113491.jpg?v=1786512200","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/golden-hammer-euphyllia-coral-wysiwyg-l020-s1-8-11-06","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}