Sick & Twisted Hammer Coral

Sick & Twisted Hammer Coral - Care Requirements

Sick & Twisted Hammer Coral is a Euphyllia torch coral with a moderate care profile. This WYSIWYG Euphyllia LPS coral is suited to reef keepers prepared to provide moderate lighting, indirect varied flow, and room around its tentacles. Its care needs center on stable conditions and thoughtful placement.

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: Aggressive
• Care Level: Moderate

Lighting

Provide moderate lighting and acclimate gradually to its final intensity. Observe its response after placement and avoid abrupt lighting changes.

Flow

Use moderate, indirect, varied flow that keeps the tentacles moving without blasting them. Avoid strong direct flow, which can cause stress.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas, then allow time to adjust before moving it. Choose a secure location with open space around it.

Temperament

Give this aggressive coral generous spacing from neighboring corals. Its tentacles can sting nearby specimens, so avoid placing it where contact is likely.

Feeding

Occasional meaty foods may be offered, but feeding is optional. Target feed gently when appropriate and avoid forcing food onto the tentacles.

General Care

Maintain stable reef conditions, with particular attention to salinity and alkalinity. Avoid sudden changes in lighting, flow, or placement, and monitor tentacle extension and overall appearance as it settles into the aquarium.

Plan its spacing and flow carefully before adding it to the reef.