{"product_id":"kirby-hammer-acan-coral-wysiwyg-f017-s1-10-09-06","title":"Kirby Hammer Acan Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKirby Hammer Acan Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKirby Hammer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/micromussa-lordhowensis\"\u003eAcan Coral\u003c\/a\u003e is a Euphyllia \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/euphyllia\"\u003ehammer coral\u003c\/a\u003e with fleshy polyps and glowing centers. This WYSIWYG \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/lps-corals\"\u003eLPS coral\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a WYSIWYG coral, 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 observe polyp expansion as it settles into the reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse moderate, indirect, varied flow and avoid strong direct flow. Gentle changing movement supports expansion without keeping the fleshy polyps from extending normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower to middle reef areas. Give the specimen time to acclimate after introduction, and adjust placement only gradually if expansion remains poor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding is optional, but occasional meaty foods can be offered when polyps are extended. Avoid overfeeding and remove excess food from the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide stable conditions, indirect flow, and enough room for full expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":49180781347038,"sku":"F017-S1-10-09-06","price":45.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/kirby-hammer-acan-coral-f017-s1-10-09-06-7531080.jpg?v=1791602174","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/kirby-hammer-acan-coral-wysiwyg-f017-s1-10-09-06","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}