Sick & Twisted Hammer Coral

Sick & Twisted Hammer Coral - Care Requirements

Sick & Twisted Hammer Coral is a Euphyllia hammer coral with glowing centers and vibrant coloration. This WYSIWYG Euphyllia LPS coral offers the distinctive flowing polyp movement associated with hammer corals, along with glowing centers and vibrant coloration. Its moderate care needs suit reef keepers prepared to provide steady conditions and appropriate room.

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 polyp expansion as it settles into the aquarium.

Flow

Use moderate, indirect, varied flow. Water movement should keep the polyps moving gently without blasting the fleshy tissue with strong direct current.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas. Start with room for expansion, then make gradual placement adjustments only after observing its response.

Temperament

Allow generous spacing from neighboring corals. This semi-aggressive hammer coral can extend and sting nearby specimens, particularly after expanding fully.

Feeding

Offer occasional meaty foods if desired. Feeding is optional, and small targeted portions can be used without overloading the aquarium.

General Care

Maintain stable salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels rather than chasing rapid adjustments. Observe expansion, tissue condition, and response to light and flow regularly, making changes slowly when needed.

Give this hammer coral stable conditions, gentle movement, and adequate space to expand.