Kirby's Hammer Asian Acan Coral

Kirby's Hammer Asian Acan Coral - Care Requirements

Kirby's Hammer Asian Acan Coral is a Euphyllia hammer coral with fleshy, expanding polyps. This WYSIWYG Euphyllia hammer coral is suited to reef keepers prepared to provide moderate care, stable conditions, and room for its fleshy polyps to expand naturally.

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. Introduce it gradually to its final intensity and watch polyp expansion as it settles into the aquarium.

Flow

Use moderate, indirect, varied flow. Gentle movement helps keep the polyps moving without subjecting the coral to strong direct current.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas. Give the coral time to acclimate, and adjust placement only if its expansion suggests it needs a gentler location.

Temperament

Allow generous space around this semi-aggressive coral. Its tentacles can sting neighboring corals, especially as the polyps expand, so avoid close placement.

Feeding

Occasional meaty foods may be offered, but feeding is optional. Target feeding can be done carefully when polyps are open.

General Care

Maintain stable salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels rather than making rapid adjustments. Observe polyp expansion, tissue condition, and nearby corals regularly, then make gradual changes when placement or flow needs refinement.

Provide stable conditions, indirect flow, and spacing for reliable long-term care.