Sick & Twisted Hammer Coral

Sick & Twisted Hammer Coral - Care Requirements

Sick & Twisted Hammer Coral is a WYSIWYG Euphyllia hammer coral with flowing hammer-shaped polyps. This LPS coral is offered as a WYSIWYG piece, so the specimen shown is the one you will receive. Its hammer-shaped polyps add soft movement and texture when conditions support full 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 for consistent polyp expansion rather than making abrupt lighting changes.

Flow

Use moderate, indirect, varied flow. Gentle water movement helps the polyps sway and stay clear of debris; avoid strong direct flow, which can limit comfortable expansion.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas. Give the coral time to settle after placement, then adjust only if its expansion and response indicate a need.

Temperament

Allow generous spacing from neighboring corals. Hammer corals are semi-aggressive and have stinging potential, especially when expanded, so avoid positioning them within reach of other corals.

Feeding

Optional occasional meaty foods can be offered. Feed lightly when the polyps are receptive, and avoid treating supplemental feeding as a requirement.

General Care

Maintain stable salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels rather than chasing rapid adjustments. Observe polyp expansion, tissue condition, and nearby coral spacing regularly, making gradual changes when needed.

Consistent placement, indirect flow, and stable conditions support daily expansion.