Sick & Twisted Hammer Coral

Sick & Twisted Hammer Coral - Care Requirements

Sick & Twisted Hammer Coral is a Euphyllia hammer coral with a moderate care profile. This WYSIWYG branching Euphyllia LPS coral is suited to reef keepers who can provide consistent conditions, thoughtful placement, and room for its polyps to expand naturally.

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. Introduce it gradually to its final intensity and watch for normal polyp expansion as it settles into the aquarium.

Flow

Use moderate, indirect, varied flow. Gentle changing movement helps keep the coral clear without blasting its fleshy polyps with strong direct current.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas. Allow room around the colony for expansion, and acclimate it carefully when moving it into brighter light.

Temperament

Treat it as semi-aggressive and leave generous spacing from neighboring corals. Hammer corals can extend sweepers and sting nearby specimens, especially after expansion.

Feeding

Occasional meaty foods can be offered, but feeding is optional. Target feed gently when polyps are receptive and avoid excessive food accumulation.

General Care

Maintain stable salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels rather than making rapid corrections. Observe polyp expansion, tissue condition, and nearby coral spacing regularly, adjusting placement or flow gradually when needed.

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