Monty Python Hammer Coral

Monty Python Hammer Coral - Care Requirements

Monty Python Hammer Coral is a Euphyllia hammer coral with flowing polyp movement and glowing green tips. This WYSIWYG Euphyllia LPS coral is suited to reef keepers prepared to provide moderate care, stable conditions, and room for its 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 final intensity and watch polyp response as it settles into the reef.

Flow

Use moderate, indirect, varied flow. Gentle movement is preferred; avoid strong direct flow that can keep the fleshy polyps from expanding normally.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas. Give the specimen time to adjust after placement, and choose a location with space for daytime expansion.

Temperament

Allow generous spacing from neighboring corals. Hammer corals are semi-aggressive and can sting nearby specimens, especially as their polyps expand and move with the current.

Feeding

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

General Care

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

Give it stable conditions, indirect flow, and room to expand safely.