{"product_id":"thors-hammer-acan-coral-wysiwyg-b013-s1-10-27-08","title":"Thors Hammer Acan Coral","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThors Hammer Acan Coral - Care Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThors Hammer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/micromussa-lordhowensis\"\u003eAcan Coral\u003c\/a\u003e is a Euphyllia \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/collections\/euphyllia\"\u003ehammer coral\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\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. Start with a gentler introduction after arrival, then acclimate gradually to its intended light level while watching polyp expansion and overall response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse moderate, indirect, varied flow. Water movement should keep the coral gently moving without blasting its fleshy polyps with strong direct current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 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.\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, especially as their polyps expand and reach beyond their base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional occasional meaty foods can be offered. Feed gently when polyps are receptive, and avoid directing food or flow forcefully at the coral.\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 response to light and flow, then make small adjustments one at a time when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide stable care, indirect movement, and enough space for safe expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","offers":[{"title":"Frag","offer_id":49334582313182,"sku":"B013-S1-10-27-08","price":38.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/1002\/7486\/files\/thors-hammer-acan-coral-b013-s1-10-27-08-4668307.jpg?v=1793393653","url":"https:\/\/www.riptideaquaculture.com\/products\/thors-hammer-acan-coral-wysiwyg-b013-s1-10-27-08","provider":"Riptide Aquaculture LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}