Thors Hammer Acan Coral

Thors Hammer Acan Coral - Care Requirements

Thors Hammer Acan Coral is a Euphyllia hammer coral with a fleshy LPS form. This WYSIWYG Euphyllia hammer coral is suited to reef keepers prepared to provide moderate care, stable conditions, and room for its fleshy polyps to expand. Its placement and flow should be adjusted gradually during acclimation.

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 gentler introduction after arrival, then acclimate gradually to its intended light level while watching polyp expansion and overall response.

Flow

Use moderate, indirect, varied flow. Water movement should keep the coral gently moving without blasting its fleshy polyps with strong direct current.

Placement

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

Temperament

Allow generous spacing from neighboring corals. Hammer corals are semi-aggressive and can sting nearby specimens, especially as their polyps expand and reach beyond their base.

Feeding

Optional occasional meaty foods can be offered. Feed gently when polyps are receptive, and avoid directing food or flow forcefully at the coral.

General Care

Maintain stable salinity, alkalinity, temperature, and nutrient levels rather than making rapid corrections. Observe expansion, tissue condition, and response to light and flow, then make small adjustments one at a time when needed.

Provide stable care, indirect movement, and enough space for safe expansion.