{"product_id":"k05-s1-7-28-03","title":"Gold Branching Hammer Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGold Branching \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/euphyllia\" title=\"Shop Hammer coral at Riptide Aquaculture\"\u003eHammer Coral\u003c\/a\u003e - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Branching Hammer Coral is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/euphyllia\" title=\"Shop Euphyllia at Riptide Aquaculture\"\u003eEuphyllia\u003c\/a\u003e hammer coral with a branching growth form. This WYSIWYG Euphyllia \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/lps-corals\" title=\"Shop LPS coral at Riptide Aquaculture\"\u003eLPS coral\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\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. Start with a gentler exposure during acclimation, then observe polyp expansion and adjust placement gradually if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse moderate, indirect, varied flow. Water movement should gently move the polyps without forcing them into constant strong direct current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow generous spacing from neighboring corals. This semi-aggressive hammer coral can sting nearby specimens, especially as its polyps expand and move with the current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOccasional meaty foods are optional. If feeding, offer small portions and avoid overfeeding so excess food does not compromise water quality.\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. Watch daily for consistent expansion, tissue condition, and changes in response to light or flow, then make adjustments slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it room, stable conditions, and gentle indirect movement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48514527330526,"sku":"K05-S1-7-28-03","price":38.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/K05-S1-7-28-03.jpg?v=1785268575","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/k05-s1-7-28-03","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}