{"product_id":"k05-s1-7-28-04","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 prepared to provide moderate care, stable conditions, and room for its characteristic tentacle expansion.\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. Introduce it gradually to its final intensity and watch for consistent expansion 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 circulate around the coral without strong direct flow that can prevent comfortable expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower to middle reef areas. Allow time to acclimate after placement, then adjust only if its expansion suggests the location is unsuitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat it as semi-aggressive and leave ample space from neighboring corals. Its tentacles can expand beyond the skeleton and may sting nearby specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding is optional, but occasional meaty foods can be offered. Avoid making abrupt changes to its routine and observe its response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels stable rather than chasing rapid adjustments. Observe expansion regularly, maintain appropriate spacing, and make placement or flow changes gradually when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive this hammer coral stable care, indirect flow, and adequate room to expand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48514546041054,"sku":"K05-S1-7-28-04","price":39.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/K05-S1-7-28-04.jpg?v=1785268575","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/k05-s1-7-28-04","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}