Sick & Twisted Hammer Coral

Sick & Twisted Hammer Coral - Care Requirements

Sick & Twisted Hammer Coral is a Euphyllia hammer coral with flowing polyps and glowing centers. This WYSIWYG Euphyllia hammer coral offers the movement and vibrant coloration associated with hammer corals. Its LPS form is suited to reef keepers prepared to provide moderate care and allow room for full polyp 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. Acclimate gradually to its intended intensity and observe expansion as it settles into the aquarium.

Flow

Use moderate, indirect, varied flow. Gentle movement is ideal; avoid strong direct flow that can prevent comfortable polyp extension.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas. Give the coral time to acclimate, and choose a location where its expanded polyps have open space.

Temperament

Allow generous spacing from neighboring corals. Hammer corals are semi-aggressive and can extend sweepers with stinging potential, especially after expansion.

Feeding

Offer occasional meaty foods if desired. Feeding is optional, and any food should be delivered carefully without overwhelming the coral.

General Care

Maintain stable salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels rather than making rapid adjustments. Monitor polyp expansion and response to placement, lighting, and flow, then make changes gradually when needed.

Give this hammer coral stable conditions, indirect flow, and room to expand.