QUICK STATS Care Level: ModerateCoral Type: LPS CoralLighting Requirement: Low to ModerateFlow: Low to ModerateTemperament: Semi-AggressivePlacement: Lower to Middle Rockwork / SandbedGrowth Rate: ModerateReef-Safe: Yes ROSE GOLD HAMMER CORAL The Rose Gold Hammer Coral (Euphyllia / Fimbriaphyllia sp.) is a beautiful LPS coral known for its warm gold, peach, pink, and rose-toned coloration. Its soft hammer-shaped tentacles create gentle movement in the reef, while the rose-gold color gives it a warmer and more elegant appearance than many bright green hammer varieties. Under blue and actinic lighting, the Rose Gold Hammer can show off a glowing mix of golden stems, pinkish tips, and soft metallic highlights. It is a strong choice for reef keepers looking to add flowing movement without going full radioactive-green chaos. Shocking restraint from the reef hobby, frankly. Like other hammer corals, this variety does best in stable reef aquariums with moderate lighting, gentle indirect flow, and enough space from nearby corals. It is generally hardy once established, but it can become stressed by sudden parameter swings, aggressive flow, or being placed too close to neighbors. Beautiful, delicate, and armed with stinging tentacles. Nature really does enjoy mixed messaging. Note: Image is a representation of what to expect. The coral you receive may vary slightly in size, color, branch structure, polyp extension, and overall appearance. CARE REQUIREMENTS LIGHTING Rose Gold Hammer does best under low to moderate lighting. A general target range of around 75-150 PAR is a good starting point for most reef aquariums. Under stronger lighting, rose and gold tones may become brighter, but too much light too quickly can cause stress or bleaching. If the coral is new to your aquarium, start it lower in the tank and allow it to adjust before moving it into brighter areas. Corals, inconveniently, do not appreciate being flash-banged by premium LEDs. FLOW Low to moderate indirect flow is recommended. The tentacles should gently sway back and forth, not whip aggressively or stay pinned to one side. Avoid direct blast from powerheads or return nozzles. Too much flow can cause the coral to retract or damage the fleshy tissue against the skeleton, which is precisely the kind of avoidable tragedy reef tanks specialize in. PLACEMENT Hammer Coral can be placed on the sandbed or lower to middle rockwork, depending on your aquarium’s lighting and flow. Give it several inches of space from nearby corals. Hammer corals can extend sweeper tentacles and sting neighboring coral, because apparently even elegant rose-gold animals still believe in boundary enforcement. WATER PARAMETERS Stable water quality is key for long-term success with hammer corals. They can tolerate normal reef variation, but sudden swings in alkalinity, salinity, or temperature can cause stress, retraction, or tissue loss. Temperature: 75-78°FpH Level: 8.1-8.4Salinity: 1.024-1.026 specific gravityAlkalinity: 8-12 dKHCalcium: 400-450 ppmMagnesium: 1250-1350 ppmNitrate: 5-20 ppmPhosphate: 0.03-0.10 ppm FEEDING Hammer Coral receives much of its energy from photosynthesis, but occasional feeding can help support growth, fuller extension, and overall health. RECOMMENDED FOODS Coral Foods: Fine powdered coral foods, LPS pellets, or small meaty coral foods can be offered occasionally. Frozen Foods: Small pieces of mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, or finely chopped marine foods may be accepted when the coral’s feeding response is active. FEEDING FREQUENCY Feed 1-2 times per week if desired. Feeding is optional in a healthy reef aquarium, but it can be helpful for growth and recovery after fragging or transport. Avoid overfeeding, because excess nutrients are how reef tanks punish optimism. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Hammer Coral should be given space from nearby corals due to its semi-aggressive nature. Avoid placing it directly next to other LPS or Euphyllia unless you are confident they will tolerate each other. This coral may remain partially closed for a short period after shipping, dipping, transport, or placement. Once settled into stable lighting and flow, it should begin extending normally. This is NOT a WYSIWYG listing unless otherwise stated. Photos are intended to represent the approximate coloration, size, and overall appearance of the coral or parent colony. Color and appearance may vary depending on lighting spectrum, intensity, nutrients, flow, and aquarium conditions.
