{"product_id":"orange-fl-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-ls06-s1-8-31-11","title":"Sick \u0026 Twisted Hammer Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSick \u0026amp; Twisted Hammer Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSick \u0026amp; 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/euphyllia\"\u003ehammer corals\u003c\/a\u003e. Its LPS form is suited to reef keepers prepared to provide moderate care and allow room for full polyp expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/wysiwyg-coral\"\u003eWYSIWYG coral\u003c\/a\u003e, 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 intended intensity and observe expansion as it settles into the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse moderate, indirect, varied flow. Gentle movement is ideal; avoid strong direct flow that can prevent comfortable polyp extension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower to middle reef areas. Give the coral time to acclimate, and choose a location where its expanded polyps have open space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow generous spacing from neighboring corals. Hammer corals are semi-aggressive and can extend sweepers with stinging potential, especially after expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer occasional meaty foods if desired. Feeding is optional, and any food should be delivered carefully without overwhelming the coral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive this hammer coral stable conditions, indirect flow, and room to expand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48977527308510,"sku":"LS06-S1-8-31-11","price":25.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/LS06-S1-8-31-11.jpg?v=1788287350","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/orange-fl-ricordea-mushroom-coral-wysiwyg-ls06-s1-8-31-11","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}