Sick & Twisted Hammer Coral

Sick & Twisted Hammer Coral - Care Requirements

Sick & Twisted Hammer Coral is a Euphyllia hammer coral presented as the WYSIWYG specimen shown. This Euphyllia LPS coral has hammer-form polyps that provide flowing movement in a reef aquarium. It has a moderate care level and does best with measured placement, moderate lighting, indirect water movement, and stable conditions.

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. Begin in a gentler location during introduction, then observe polyp expansion and make gradual placement adjustments only as needed.

Flow

Use moderate, indirect, varied flow. Movement should gently sway the polyps without strong direct flow, blasting the tissue, or limiting full expansion.

Placement

Place it in lower to middle reef areas. Allow time to acclimate after placement, and use polyp expansion as a guide before making further changes.

Temperament

Leave ample space from neighboring corals. This semi-aggressive coral can sting nearby specimens when expanded, so account for its reach and maintain separation.

Feeding

Offer occasional meaty foods if desired. Feeding is optional, so feed lightly and observe the coral’s response rather than making frequent feeding necessary.

General Care

Maintain stable salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels rather than chasing rapid adjustments. Regularly watch polyp expansion, tissue condition, and spacing from nearby corals, especially after changes to lighting, flow, or placement.

Stable care, indirect flow, and room to expand support successful placement.