{"product_id":"green-hammer-coral-2","title":"Green Hammer Coral","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hammer Coral, Fimbriaphyllia ancora, is one of the most recognisable large-polyp stony corals in the hobby. Its characteristic swaying polyps bring a unique sense of movement and life to a reef tank. This particular variety displays classic green tentacles that are a familiar sight in well-established aquariums. It has been a reef staple for decades for good reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a home reef, the Hammer Coral grows a branching, wall-type skeleton, with each head topped by large, fleshy polyps. The tips of the tentacles are shaped like anchors or hammers, giving the coral its common name. The polyps extend during the day and retract at night, though they rarely pull in completely unless disturbed. Under good flow, the green polyps will sway gently back and forth without being thrashed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor care, Hammer Corals prefer moderate light and flow. A PAR range of 100-150 is a good target, so placement in the middle-to-lower portion of the tank is usually ideal. The flow should be indirect and just strong enough to get the polyps moving without pushing them hard against the skeleton. Like other LPS corals, it appreciates stable water parameters, with calcium around 420-440 ppm, alkalinity at 8-9 dKH, and magnesium near 1300-1400. While photosynthetic, it will benefit from occasional spot-feeding with LPS pellets or frozen foods. Be sure to give it space, as it can produce long sweeper tentacles at night that will sting neighbouring corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a WYSIWYG item, so you'll receive the exact specimen pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Marine Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42316446269495,"sku":"EMA-LPS-20260710-TQ6M","price":260.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/899c1dd4-1a52-4324-998b-30c8e5fd90a4-43-_MG_4343.png?v=1783711073","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/green-hammer-coral-2","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}