{"product_id":"goldie-locks-hammer-coral-wysiwyg-b03-s1-10-27-14","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 an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/lps-corals\"\u003eLPS coral\u003c\/a\u003e care profile. This WYSIWYG hammer coral is suited to reef keepers prepared to provide moderate care, stable conditions, and room for its fleshy polyps to expand. Its Euphyllia form adds natural movement without requiring intense light or direct flow.\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. Start the coral under gentler exposure when introducing it, then acclimate gradually while watching for consistent polyp expansion and avoiding abrupt changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse moderate, indirect, varied flow. Water movement should lightly move the polyps and keep debris from settling, not blast the coral with a strong direct current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in a lower to middle reef area. Give the coral a stable position with enough open space for full expansion, and make lighting or placement adjustments slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow generous spacing from neighboring corals. Hammer corals are semi-aggressive and can sting nearby specimens as they expand, so avoid placing it within reach of corals that may be sensitive to contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOccasional meaty feeding is optional. If offered, feed conservatively and observe the coral’s response rather than treating supplemental feeding as a requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels instead of making rapid corrections. Monitor expansion, tissue condition, and response to flow after changes, and address any issues gradually to avoid additional stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStable care, indirect flow, and thoughtful spacing support long-term success.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":49324892913886,"sku":"B03-S1-10-27-14","price":75.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/B03-S1-10-27-14.jpg?v=1793199679","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/goldie-locks-hammer-coral-wysiwyg-b03-s1-10-27-14","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}