{"product_id":"k05-s1-7-28-11","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 growth form. This WYSIWYG Euphyllia hammer coral is an LPS selection suited to reef keepers prepared for moderate care and thoughtful placement. Its branching form and flowing polyps bring visible movement while it expands in suitable 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. Acclimate gradually to its final intensity and watch for consistent expansion rather than making abrupt lighting changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse moderate, indirect, varied flow. Gentle movement is ideal; avoid strong direct flow that can keep the fleshy polyps from expanding comfortably.\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 after placement, and choose a position where its expanded polyps have room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow ample space from neighboring corals. Hammer corals are semi-aggressive and can sting nearby corals as they expand, so plan spacing around their full reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding is optional, but occasional meaty foods can be offered. Target feed gently when polyps are receptive and avoid overwhelming the coral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels rather than chasing rapid adjustments. Observe polyp expansion, response to flow, and nearby coral spacing regularly, then make gradual changes only when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stable, well-spaced lower-to-middle placement supports dependable hammer coral care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48514545615070,"sku":"K05-S1-7-28-11","price":76.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/K05-S1-7-28-11.jpg?v=1785268575","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/k05-s1-7-28-11","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}