{"product_id":"splatter-hammer-euphyllia-coral-wysiwyg-b03-s1-10-27-10","title":"Splatter Hammer Euphyllia Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSplatter Hammer Euphyllia Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSplatter Hammer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/euphyllia\"\u003eEuphyllia Coral\u003c\/a\u003e is a Euphyllia hammer coral for moderate-care reef aquariums. This hammer coral offers the recognizable Euphyllia form and movement valued by reef keepers. Success depends on steady conditions, thoughtful placement, moderate lighting, and enough open room for comfortable 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 and acclimate gradually to the intended intensity. Observe expansion as it settles, making slow adjustments only when its response indicates a different placement is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse moderate, indirect, varied flow. Gentle movement should reach the coral without strong direct flow, which can interfere with comfortable expansion and irritate its fleshy tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it in lower to middle reef areas with open space around it. Allow an acclimation period before moving it, and evaluate expansion before making gradual location changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave ample space between it and neighboring corals. Hammer corals are semi-aggressive, expand beyond their base, and have stinging potential, so prevent contact as the coral opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer occasional meaty foods if desired. Feeding is optional; use an appropriate amount and avoid adding more food than the aquarium can process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels instead of making rapid corrections. Regularly observe expansion, flow response, and spacing from nearby corals, then make gradual adjustments to lighting, placement, or water movement when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteady care, indirect flow, and open spacing support long-term hammer coral health.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":49334583754974,"sku":"B03-S1-10-27-10","price":45.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/splatter-hammer-euphyllia-coral-b03-s1-10-27-10-3404453.jpg?v=1793393587","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/splatter-hammer-euphyllia-coral-wysiwyg-b03-s1-10-27-10","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}