{"product_id":"reverse-hammer-coral-3","title":"Reverse Hammer Coral","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Reverse Hammer Coral is a popular and distinctive variety of the classic branching hammer, a long-standing favourite in the reef aquarium hobby. This large polyp stony (LPS) coral is known for its graceful movement and unique colour pattern, setting it apart from more common hammer colourations. It belongs to the family Euphylliidae, a group well-regarded for adding a sense of life and motion to a reef tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety gets its \"reverse\" name from its colouration, which is an inversion of the typical pattern. The tentacles are usually a rich, deep colour—often a solid green, purple, or brown—while the T-shaped tips are a contrasting cream, white, or pale green. The polyps are fleshy, extending from a branching skeletal base, and will sway beautifully in the current. As the colony grows, the branching skeleton creates an attractive three-dimensional structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Reverse Hammer Coral will do well with moderate lighting, in the 100-200 PAR range, and moderate, indirect water flow. Stable water chemistry is key, with calcium at 420-440 ppm, alkalinity at 8-10 dKH, and magnesium between 1300-1400 ppm. While it is photosynthetic, it will benefit from occasional targeted feedings of small meaty foods. All hammer corals have potent sweeper tentacles that can extend quite far, so be sure to give it plenty of room—at least 15cm from its neighbours. We recommend a slow drip acclimation process.\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":42316446335031,"sku":"EMA-LPS-20260710-73X9","price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1849\/1739\/files\/9eb17e8f-8a30-47a1-af07-a78ee2af5406-42-_MG_4345.png?v=1783711081","url":"https:\/\/easternmarineaquariums.co.nz\/products\/reverse-hammer-coral-3","provider":"EasternMarine Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}