{"product_id":"goldie-locks-hammer-coral-wysiwyg-b03-s1-10-27-12","title":"Goldie Locks Hammer Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGoldie Locks Hammer Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoldie Locks \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/euphyllia\"\u003eHammer Coral\u003c\/a\u003e is a Euphyllia hammer coral with a WYSIWYG presentation. This \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/lps-corals\"\u003eLPS coral\u003c\/a\u003e is suited to reef keepers seeking the distinctive form of a hammer coral while following moderate-care placement, flow, and spacing practices.\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. Introduce it gradually to its final intensity and watch its expansion and overall response as it settles into the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse moderate, indirect, varied flow. Water movement should gently shift the fleshy polyps without blasting the coral with a strong direct stream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower to middle reef areas. Give the coral room to expand fully, and make changes gradually when adjusting its position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow generous spacing from neighboring corals. Hammer corals are semi-aggressive and have stinging potential, especially after expansion, so avoid placing it where contact is likely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOccasional meaty foods may be offered, but feeding is optional. Keep portions appropriate and observe how the coral responds before making feeding a routine.\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. Observe polyp expansion, placement, and nearby coral spacing regularly, then adjust lighting or flow gradually when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA measured acclimation and adequate spacing support long-term \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/blogs\/custom-rock-structures\/hammer-coral-care-beginner-basics\"\u003ehammer coral care\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":49334581133534,"sku":"B03-S1-10-27-12","price":75.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/goldie-locks-hammer-coral-b03-s1-10-27-12-2072414.jpg?v=1793393660","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/goldie-locks-hammer-coral-wysiwyg-b03-s1-10-27-12","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}