Kirby's Hammer Acan

Kirby's Hammer Acan - Care Requirements

Kirby's Hammer Acan is a Euphyllia hammer coral with a fleshy polyp form. This WYSIWYG Euphyllia hammer coral is suited to reef keepers prepared to provide moderate care, stable conditions, and room for its polyp to expand without contacting nearby corals.

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 for this hammer coral. Acclimate it gradually when moving into brighter conditions, then watch polyp expansion and overall response to confirm the chosen location is appropriate.

Flow

Use moderate, indirect, varied flow that moves the polyp gently. Avoid strong direct flow, which can prevent comfortable expansion and may cause the coral to remain withdrawn.

Placement

Place it in the lower to middle reef areas, where moderate lighting and indirect flow are available. Allow time to acclimate after placement before making further position changes.

Temperament

Give this semi-aggressive coral generous spacing from neighboring corals. Its expanded polyp has stinging potential, so leave room around it and monitor contact as it settles into the reef.

Feeding

Offer occasional meaty foods if desired; feeding is optional. Target feeding can be done gently when the polyp is expanded, while avoiding excessive disturbance or overfeeding.

General Care

Maintain stable salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels rather than chasing rapid adjustments. Observe expansion, tissue condition, and responses to light and flow regularly, then make changes gradually when the coral indicates a need.

Prioritize stable conditions, indirect flow, and clear space for expansion.