Kirby's Hammer Acan coral

Kirby's Hammer Acan coral - Care Requirements

Kirby's Hammer Acan coral is a Euphyllia hammer coral with fleshy, expanding polyps. This WYSIWYG Euphyllia LPS coral is offered as the pictured specimen. Its hammer form and fleshy polyps suit a reef aquarium with thoughtful placement, stable conditions, and adequate room for expansion.

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. Begin in a gentler position during acclimation, then observe polyp expansion and adjust placement gradually rather than making abrupt lighting changes.

Flow

Use moderate, indirect, varied flow. Water movement should gently sway the polyps without blasting them with direct flow or preventing full expansion.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas with open space around its polyps. Acclimate gradually and select a stable location where it can expand without contacting nearby corals.

Temperament

Allow generous spacing from neighboring corals. This semi-aggressive hammer coral has stinging potential and can reach nearby specimens as its polyps expand.

Feeding

Occasional meaty foods may be offered, but feeding is optional. Feed carefully when polyps are expanded while avoiding excess food buildup.

General Care

Maintain stable salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels rather than chasing rapid adjustments. Watch polyp expansion and response after changes to lighting, flow, placement, or feeding, and make corrections gradually.

Provide stable conditions, gentle indirect movement, and room for safe expansion.