{"product_id":"sick-and-twisted-hammer-coral-wysiwyg-ls06-s1-8-31-09","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 WYSIWYG presentation. This \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/lps-corals\"\u003eLPS coral\u003c\/a\u003e is suited to reef keepers prepared to provide moderate care, stable conditions, and room for its tentacles to expand. Its WYSIWYG status lets buyers view the exact offered piece before purchase.\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. Acclimate gradually to the intended light level and watch for normal expansion as it settles into the reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse moderate, indirect, varied flow. Gentle movement helps keep the coral clear without blasting its fleshy tentacles with strong direct current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower to middle reef areas. Start with a secure location that allows room for expansion, then make changes gradually if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow generous spacing from neighboring corals. Hammer corals are semi-aggressive and can sting nearby specimens as their tentacles expand and move with the current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer occasional meaty foods if desired. Feeding is optional, so prioritize consistent conditions and observe how the coral responds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels rather than making rapid corrections. Observe expansion, tissue condition, and flow response regularly, adjusting slowly when the coral shows signs that its placement needs refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive this hammer coral stable care, indirect flow, and room to expand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":48977140482270,"sku":"LS06-S1-8-31-09","price":45.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/LS06-S1-8-31-09.jpg?v=1788287350","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/sick-and-twisted-hammer-coral-wysiwyg-ls06-s1-8-31-09","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}