{"product_id":"k05-s1-7-28-07","title":"Hologram Branching Hammer Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHologram 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\u003eHologram 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 form and hammer-shaped polyps. This 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 lower or middle reef placement, where its polyps can expand with adequate open space. Its branching form benefits from thoughtful placement away from nearby corals.\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. Acclimate gradually to the intended intensity, and monitor polyp expansion as the coral settles into its chosen location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide moderate, indirect, varied flow without directing a pump at the coral. Gentle water movement supports natural polyp motion and comfortable expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower to middle reef areas with open room around its expanded polyps. Introduce it gradually and adjust its position if expansion remains limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave generous spacing from neighboring corals. This semi-aggressive hammer coral can expand and sting nearby corals, particularly once its polyps are fully extended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer occasional meaty foods if desired; feeding is optional. Feed gently when polyps are expanded, and avoid allowing excess food to accumulate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels instead of making rapid corrections. Regularly observe polyp expansion, tissue condition, and spacing from nearby corals, then make any needed changes gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide stable conditions, indirect flow, and room for full expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48514522513630,"sku":"K05-S1-7-28-07","price":78.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/K05-S1-7-28-07.jpg?v=1785268575","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/k05-s1-7-28-07","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}