Gold Hammer Corals

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Difficulty: Easy to ModerateTemperament: Semi-aggressive (can sting nearby corals)Placement: Sandbed or lower to mid rockwork 💡 Lighting Low to moderate lighting preferred.Too much light can cause retraction or bleaching. 🌊 Flow Low to moderate, indirect flow.You want a gentle sway, not strong whipping. 🧪 Water Parameters Temperature: 76–80°F Salinity: 1.025–1.026 pH: 8.1–8.4 Alkalinity: 8–9 dKH Calcium: 400–450 ppm Magnesium: 1250–1350 ppm Nitrate: 5–15 ppm Phosphate: 0.03–0.1 ppm Stable alkalinity is key for healthy growth and polyp extension. 🍤 Feeding Photosynthetic but benefits from feeding.Feed 1–2x per week with small meaty foods or reef blends. 🏠 Behavior & Growth Branching or wall-type structure Polyps extend into hammer-shaped tips Moderate growth rate Can be fragged once established (branching types easier) ⚠️ Important Tips Leave space from other corals (can sting) Avoid high flow or direct blasts Dip before adding to reduce pests (brown jelly risk) Monitor for tissue recession if parameters swing 👍 Why Choose Gold Hammers? Bright gold coloration under blue lighting Strong movement adds life to the tank Hardy compared to many LPS Great centerpiece or colony builder Beginner Note: Good entry into LPS corals if your tank is stable. Show more