{"product_id":"sick-and-twisted-hammer-coral-wysiwyg-ls05-s1-8-31-03","title":"Sick \u0026 Twisted Hammer Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSick \u0026amp; Twisted Hammer Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSick \u0026amp; Twisted \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/euphyllia\"\u003eHammer Coral\u003c\/a\u003e is a WYSIWYG Euphyllia hammer coral with flowing hammer-shaped polyps. This \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/lps-corals\"\u003eLPS coral\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/wysiwyg-coral\"\u003eWYSIWYG coral\u003c\/a\u003e, meaning the coral shown in the photo is the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Care Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, indirect and varied flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower to middle reef areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide moderate lighting. Acclimate gradually to its final intensity and watch for consistent polyp expansion rather than making abrupt lighting changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional occasional meaty foods can be offered. Feed lightly when the polyps are receptive, and avoid treating supplemental feeding as a requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsistent placement, indirect flow, and stable conditions support daily expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48977140547806,"sku":"LS05-S1-8-31-03","price":32.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/LS05-S1-8-31-03.jpg?v=1788287153","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/sick-and-twisted-hammer-coral-wysiwyg-ls05-s1-8-31-03","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}