Kirby Hammer Acan Coral

Kirby Hammer Acan Coral - Care Requirements

Kirby Hammer Acan Coral is a Euphyllia hammer coral with fleshy polyps and glowing centers. This WYSIWYG LPS coral is offered as the pictured specimen, with the fleshy polyp form and vibrant coloration associated with its supplied product details. Its care needs follow a moderate Euphyllia hammer coral profile.

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. Acclimate gradually to its final intensity and observe polyp expansion as it settles into the reef.

Flow

Use moderate, indirect, varied flow and avoid strong direct flow. Gentle changing movement supports expansion without keeping the fleshy polyps from extending normally.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas. Give the specimen time to acclimate after introduction, and adjust placement only gradually if expansion remains poor.

Temperament

Allow generous spacing from neighboring corals. Hammer corals are semi-aggressive and can sting nearby specimens, especially as their polyps expand and move with the current.

Feeding

Feeding is optional, but occasional meaty foods can be offered when polyps are extended. Avoid overfeeding and remove excess food from the system.

General Care

Maintain stable salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels rather than making rapid corrections. Monitor expansion, tissue condition, and nearby coral spacing, particularly after changes to lighting, flow, or placement.

Provide stable conditions, indirect flow, and enough room for full expansion.