Sick & Twisted Hammer Coral

Sick & Twisted Hammer Coral - Care Requirements

Sick & Twisted Hammer Coral is a Euphyllia hammer coral with moderate-care LPS requirements. This WYSIWYG Euphyllia hammer coral is suited to reef keepers who can provide stable conditions, moderate lighting, and gentle water movement that supports full polyp expansion without blasting the tissue.

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, especially when moving from a differently lit system, and observe expansion as it settles in.

Flow

Use moderate, indirect, varied flow. Water movement should gently shift the polyps and carry away debris without strong direct flow that can limit expansion.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas. Allow time to adjust after introduction, and choose a secure location where its expanding polyps will not contact nearby corals.

Temperament

Give this semi-aggressive coral generous spacing. Expanded hammer polyps have stinging potential, so keep neighboring corals outside its reach and reassess clearance as it opens.

Feeding

Offer occasional meaty foods if desired. Feeding is optional, and small targeted portions are preferable to excess food settling around the coral.

General Care

Maintain stable salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels rather than making rapid adjustments. Watch daily for consistent expansion, tissue condition, and response to light and flow, then make changes gradually when needed.

Stable care, indirect flow, and adequate spacing support long-term success.