Hammer Garden Colony #2 – WYSIWYG
Price: $299.99
Create an instant Euphyllia centerpiece with this colorful Hammer Garden Colony. Multiple hammer corals have been grown together to create a naturally varied garden with excellent movement, contrasting coloration, and the potential to develop into an even fuller colony over time.
This is a WYSIWYG coral, meaning you will receive the exact colony shown in the product photos. Egg-crate squares measure approximately ¾ inch for size reference.
Coral Care
Care Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Coral Type: LPS
Lighting: Low to Moderate
Water Flow: Low to Moderate
Placement: Lower to Middle Area
Temperament: Aggressive
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
Reef Safe: Yes
Recommended PAR: Approximately 75–150
Provide gentle, indirect water movement that allows the polyps to sway without being forcefully blasted. Leave several inches between the colony and neighboring corals because hammer corals can extend stinging sweeper tentacles.
Recommended Water Parameters
Temperature: 75–79°F
Salinity: 1.024–1.026 SG
pH: 8.1–8.4
Alkalinity: 8–12 dKH
Calcium: 400–450 ppm
Magnesium: 1,250–1,400 ppm
Nitrate: 2–15 ppm
Phosphate: 0.03–0.10 ppm
Feeding
Hammer corals receive most of their energy through photosynthesis but may benefit from occasional target feeding. Offer small portions of mysis shrimp, finely chopped meaty foods, or quality coral food once or twice per week.
Aquacultured by SAQ Coral Farm
This Hammer Garden Colony was aquacultured by the SaltwaterAquarium.com Coral Farm and is suitable for established reef aquariums.
Why Buy From Infinity & Beyond Aquatics?
Every livestock order is carefully handled and shipped in protective insulated packaging appropriate for current weather conditions. We are available to assist with acclimation, placement, and ongoing coral-care questions.
Live Coral Shipping
Live corals ship by FedEx Priority Overnight for $39.99 per livestock order. Orders containing $300 or more in qualifying live animals receive free live-animal shipping.
Live-animal orders ship Monday through Wednesday to help prevent weekend carrier delays. Please review our Live Arrival Guarantee before ordering.
WYSIWYG Notice
Only one colony is available. You will receive the exact coral pictured. Coloration may appear different depending on aquarium lighting, camera settings, viewing angle, and water conditions.