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Purple Hammer

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Discover the exquisite Purple Hammer Coral at coralSLover. This coral features vibrant neon green stalks with deep purple tips, commanding attention with its bright, thick stalks. Each Hammer LPS Coral head measures around 2 inches, making it a prominent addition to any reef tank. Ideal for coral enthusiasts, this coral exemplifies nature's beauty. Our aquaculture farm ensures the highest quality, sustainable growth, and meticulous care for each specimen, which contributes to marine ecosystem well-being. Incorporate this unique coral to enhance your reef tank's appeal. The Aussie Purple and Neon Green Hammer Coral adds elegance and sophistication. Don't miss out!

Discover the exquisite Purple Hammer Coral at coralSLover. This coral features vibrant neon green stalks with deep purple tips, commanding attention with its bright, thick stalks. Each Hammer LPS Coral head measures around 2 inches, making it a prominent addition to any reef tank. Ideal for coral enthusiasts, this coral exemplifies nature's beauty. Our aquaculture farm ensures the highest quality, sustainable growth, and meticulous care for each specimen, which contributes to marine ecosystem well-being. Incorporate this unique coral to enhance your reef tank's appeal. The Aussie Purple and Neon Green Hammer Coral adds elegance and sophistication. Don't miss out!

Information

Hammer corals are an iconic large polyp stony coral (LPS) that has been a staple in the hobby for generations. They are found all throughout the Pacific reefs and come in a variety of colors and growth forms. Hammer corals sometimes grow in a wall formation while other hammers grow in a branching formation. Either variety makes an excellent show piece coral for a reef aquarium however the branching varieties tend to grow more quickly.

Lighting

Hammers, Torches, and Frogspawn (Euphyllia sp.) do not require as much light as some other corals. It can be kept under normal output fluorescents without much difficulty. In some cases, Hammers may extend more readily under subdued lighting, however it may display more attractive colors when placed under stronger lighting.

Water Flow

Moderate to strong water movement is recommended. One of the main draws to this type of LPS coral is how it sways in the current. Water flow is both healthy for the Hammer and is pleasing aesthetically. 

Feeding

Like most coral, Euphyllia rely to a large extent on the products of their zooxanthellae, however, in our experience, they also benefit from direct feeding. Hammers, torches, and frogspawn do not seem to aggressively feed like other LPS, so finding the right food can be a challenge.

Warning and Handling

Euphyllia are one of the corals that extends long sweeper tentacles. Sweeper tentacles are often used as a means of defense against other encroaching coral colonies. Their white tips contain a concentration of nematcysts that can damage more delicate tank mates. Most of the time, this is not a major problem but to be safe, we recommend placing it in a location far from other corals initially.