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 offers gold coloration, a branching structure, and the flowing polyp movement associated with hammer corals for a reef aquarium.

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. Introduce it gradually to its intended intensity and watch for normal polyp expansion as it settles into the aquarium.

Flow

Use moderate, indirect, varied flow. Water movement should gently move the polyps without blasting them with strong direct current.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas. Allow time for acclimation, then adjust placement only if its expansion and overall response suggest a need.

Temperament

Give it ample space from neighboring corals. Hammer corals are semi-aggressive, can expand beyond their skeleton, and have stinging potential when nearby corals are within reach.

Feeding

Occasional meaty foods may be offered, but feeding is optional. Avoid making large changes around feeding time and observe its response.

General Care

Maintain stable salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels rather than chasing rapid adjustments. Monitor expansion, tissue condition, and placement response regularly, especially after introducing the coral or changing light and flow.

Provide stable conditions, gentle circulation, and room for safe expansion.