Orange Hammer

Hammer Coral

The Hammer Coral (Euphyllia sp.) is a stunning LPS coral known for its large, fleshy tentacles tipped with distinctive hammer or anchor-shaped ends. Available in a variety of beautiful colours, Hammer Corals add fantastic movement and texture to a reef aquarium as their polyps gently sway with the water flow.

Once established, Hammer Corals can develop into impressive colonies and make excellent feature pieces in both mixed reefs and dedicated LPS systems. They prefer stable water conditions with gentle to moderate flow that allows the polyps to move naturally without being whipped around.

Care Information

• Care Level: Moderate

• Lighting: Moderate

• Water Flow: Low to moderate, indirect flow

• Placement: Lower to middle areas of the aquarium

• Temperament: Aggressive – can sting nearby corals

• Diet: Primarily photosynthetic; benefits from occasional small meaty coral foods

• Reef Safe: Yes

• Temperature: 24–26°C

• Salinity: 1.024–1.026

• Calcium: 400–450 ppm

• Alkalinity: 8–12 dKH

• Magnesium: 1250–1400 ppm

Important: Allow sufficient space between Hammer Coral and neighbouring corals, as it can extend stinging tentacles. Avoid strong, direct flow, which may damage the delicate fleshy polyps or prevent proper expansion.

Perfect for: Reef keepers looking for a striking, flowing LPS coral that provides beautiful movement, colour and excellent centerpiece potential.