{"product_id":"purple-hammer-coral-1","title":"Purple Hammer Coral","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning Purple Hammer Coral displays rich, vibrant purple polyps with contrasting lighter tips, creating a captivating visual in any reef aquarium. Its elegant, flowing tentacles add dynamic movement and texture to your aquascape, making it a focal point. This particular specimen is healthy and accustomed to aquarium life, ready to thrive in your home system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHammer corals, a type of large polyp stony (LPS) coral, prefer moderate PAR (photosynthetically active radiation) lighting, typically between 75-150 PAR. Too much or too little light can cause stress. They also require moderate, indirect flow to keep their polyps clean and deliver nutrients without causing them to retract frequently. Placement on a lower to mid-level rockwork is often ideal, ensuring they have ample space to extend their sweeper tentacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile primarily photosynthetic, Hammer corals benefit from supplemental feeding. Offer small pieces of meaty foods such as mysis shrimp or copepods a few times a week. Maintain stable water parameters: temperature 75-78°F, salinity 1.024-1.026, alkalinity 8-12 dKH, calcium 400-450 ppm, and magnesium 1250-1350 ppm. These corals can be aggressive due to their sweeper tentacles, so provide adequate spacing from other corals, especially at night when their tentacles extend furthest. Acclimate slowly using a drip acclimation method for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding this Purple Hammer Coral to your reef tank will provide a beautiful splash of color and graceful motion. Its relatively easy care requirements make it suitable for both intermediate and experienced hobbyists. Its robust nature and stunning appearance ensure it will be a cherished inhabitant for years to come, enhancing the overall aesthetic and biodiversity of your marine environment. This coral is a perfect choice for those looking to expand their LPS collection with a truly magnificent specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Marine Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42285637500983,"sku":"EMA-LPS-20260626-A7TX","price":280.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/b3433229-bb35-44e5-b4c0-61736b504682-_MG_4124.png?v=1782496422","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/purple-hammer-coral-1","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}