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.Aim for a gentle sway, not whipping tentacles. 🧪 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 and nutrients = best color and growth. 🍤 Feeding Photosynthetic but benefits from feeding.Feed 1–2x per week with small meaty foods or reef blends. 🏠 Behavior & Growth Hammer-shaped polyps with multi-color “splatter” pattern Moderate growth rate Branching types are easier to frag and grow out Extends fully when happy and stable ⚠️ Important Tips Leave space from other corals (can sting) Avoid strong direct flow Dip before adding to reduce pests (brown jelly risk) Watch for tissue recession if parameters swing 👍 Why Choose Splatter Hammers? Unique multi-color pattern under blue lighting Strong movement adds life to the tank Hardy and forgiving compared to many LPS Great mix of beginner-friendly and high-end look Beginner Note: Solid choice if your tank is stable and you want movement + color.
