{"product_id":"sick-and-twisted-hammer-coral-wysiwyg-ls06-s1-8-31-05","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 Euphyllia hammer coral with a moderate care profile. This WYSIWYG hammer coral is suited to reef keepers planning for moderate lighting, gentle indirect movement, and room for its fleshy polyps to expand. Its Euphyllia care needs center on consistency and thoughtful placement.\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 and allow time for adjustment after introduction. Observe polyp expansion and make changes gradually rather than moving it repeatedly between very different light levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse moderate, indirect, varied flow that keeps the polyps moving without blasting them. Avoid strong direct flow, which can prevent normal expansion and cause ongoing stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower to middle reef areas with space to expand. Acclimate gradually to its final lighting and flow, then observe its response before making further adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive this semi-aggressive coral generous spacing from neighboring corals. Hammer corals can expand beyond their base and have stinging potential, so avoid allowing its polyps to contact nearby specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOccasional meaty foods may be offered, but feeding is optional. If feeding, use a modest approach and observe how the coral responds under stable aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels instead of chasing rapid adjustments. Regularly check expansion, tissue condition, and nearby spacing, then correct issues slowly while keeping lighting and flow appropriately moderate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteady conditions and adequate spacing support consistent hammer coral expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48977414062302,"sku":"LS06-S1-8-31-05","price":45.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/LS06-S1-8-31-05.jpg?v=1788287350","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/sick-and-twisted-hammer-coral-wysiwyg-ls06-s1-8-31-05","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}