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 hammer coral offers gold coloration and the recognizable motion of extended hammer-shaped polyps. It is an LPS coral suited to reef keepers prepared to provide moderate care and thoughtful placement.

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. Begin with a gentler position during acclimation, then observe polyp expansion and adjust placement gradually if needed.

Flow

Use moderate, indirect, varied flow that keeps the polyps moving without blasting the coral. Avoid strong direct flow, which can limit comfortable expansion.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas with room to expand. Acclimate gradually and choose a secure location where its polyps will not contact nearby corals.

Temperament

Allow ample spacing from neighboring corals. Hammer corals are semi-aggressive and can sting nearby specimens, especially after their polyps expand or shift with changing flow.

Feeding

Occasional meaty foods may be offered, but feeding is optional. If feeding, target gently and avoid creating excessive flow around the expanded polyps.

General Care

Maintain stable salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels rather than making rapid corrections. Watch regularly for consistent expansion, response to flow, and signs that placement or spacing needs adjustment.

Give this hammer coral stable conditions, indirect flow, and room to expand.