Gold Branching Hammer Coral

Gold Branching Hammer Coral - Care Requirements

Gold Branching Hammer Coral is a Euphyllia hammer coral with a branching growth form. This WYSIWYG Euphyllia LPS coral is suited to reef keepers seeking the recognizable hammer form and flowing polyp movement. Its moderate care needs center on appropriate placement, indirect flow, and stable aquarium conditions.

This is a WYSIWYG coral, meaning the coral shown in the photo is the exact piece you will receive.

Quick Care Summary

• Lighting: Moderate lighting
• Flow: Moderate, indirect and varied flow
• Placement: Lower to middle reef areas
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive
• Care Level: Moderate

Lighting

Provide moderate lighting. Start with a gentler exposure during acclimation, then observe polyp expansion and adjust placement gradually if needed.

Flow

Use moderate, indirect, varied flow. Water movement should gently move the polyps without forcing them into constant strong direct current.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas. Give the coral time to acclimate, and choose a location where its polyps can expand without rubbing nearby rockwork.

Temperament

Allow generous spacing from neighboring corals. This semi-aggressive hammer coral can sting nearby specimens, especially as its polyps expand and move with the current.

Feeding

Occasional meaty foods are optional. If feeding, offer small portions and avoid overfeeding so excess food does not compromise water quality.

General Care

Maintain stable salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels rather than making rapid corrections. Watch daily for consistent expansion, tissue condition, and changes in response to light or flow, then make adjustments slowly.

Give it room, stable conditions, and gentle indirect movement.