Sick & Twisted Hammer Coral

Sick & Twisted Hammer Coral - Care Requirements

Sick & Twisted Hammer Coral is a Euphyllia hammer coral with glowing polyp tips. This WYSIWYG branching hammer coral brings the recognizable form of Euphyllia to a reef tank. Its colorful polyp tips and flowing tentacles make it best suited to aquarists prepared to provide moderate, consistent care.

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. Start with a gentle acclimation to the intended light level, then watch for normal expansion and avoid abrupt lighting changes.

Flow

Use moderate, indirect, varied flow. Water movement should keep the tentacles moving without blasting the coral with a strong direct stream.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas. Give the coral time to settle after placement, and adjust only gradually if expansion suggests it needs a calmer position.

Temperament

Allow generous spacing from neighboring corals. Hammer corals are semi-aggressive, can expand beyond their base, and have stinging potential when tentacles reach nearby specimens.

Feeding

Offer occasional meaty foods if desired. Feeding is optional, and any food should be delivered gently without forcing the coral to handle excessive flow.

General Care

Maintain stable salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels rather than chasing rapid adjustments. Observe expansion, tentacle movement, and nearby spacing regularly so placement or flow changes can be made gradually.

Keep conditions steady and leave room for full daytime expansion.