{"product_id":"sick-and-twisted-hammer-euphyllia-coral-wysiwyg-j010-s1-9-18-02","title":"Sick And Twisted Hammer Euphyllia  Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSick And Twisted Hammer Euphyllia Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSick And Twisted Hammer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/euphyllia\"\u003eEuphyllia Coral\u003c\/a\u003e is a Euphyllia hammer coral with moderate care requirements. This \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/lps-corals\"\u003eLPS coral\u003c\/a\u003e offers the recognizable hammer form and flowing movement associated with Euphyllia. It is suited to reef keepers prepared to provide consistent conditions, appropriate spacing, and a placement that supports regular expansion.\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 its final intensity and watch for consistent expansion as it adjusts to the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse moderate, indirect, varied flow. Water movement should gently carry around the coral without blasting its fleshy tissue or preventing expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower to middle reef areas. Give the specimen time to acclimate after placement, then adjust only if its expansion suggests the location is unsuitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow generous space from neighboring corals. Hammer corals are semi-aggressive, can expand beyond their skeleton, and have stinging potential that can affect nearby corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer occasional meaty foods if desired. Feeding is optional, so prioritize suitable lighting, flow, and stable aquarium conditions rather than treating target feeding as required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels, avoiding rapid corrections. Observe tissue expansion and response to flow regularly, and make measured adjustments rather than chasing quick changes in appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStable conditions, indirect flow, and adequate spacing support reliable hammer coral care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WYSIWYG Coral","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":49080566251742,"sku":"J010-S1-9-18-02","price":65.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/J010-S1-9-18-02.jpg?v=1789758541","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/sick-and-twisted-hammer-euphyllia-coral-wysiwyg-j010-s1-9-18-02","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}