Holographic Hammer Coral Colony
$219.99
Holographic Hammer Coral – Colony – WYSIWYG
Bring serious movement, color, and presence to your reef with this impressive Holographic Hammer Coral.
This is a WYSIWYG coral, meaning the specimen pictured is the exact colony you will receive.
Product Highlights
- Fully Split 2-Head Frag: A healthy branching colony featuring two distinct, fully divided heads showing exceptional tissue extension.
- True Hologram Morph: High-grade coloration showcasing a striking multi-color gradient—vibrant purple/blue tentacle bases that blend seamlessly into glowing, metallic gold and neon green rims.
- Fast-Growing Lineage: Aquacultured to be highly resilient, making it an excellent addition for beginners and experts alike.
- Premium Collector-Grade Showpiece: Delivers intense fluorescence and heavy movement to the middle sections of your aquarium.
- Accurate Sizing: Pictured on a standard black egg crate grid (3/4" squares) so you can buy with absolute confidence in its size.
- Professionally Packed: Prepared with professional-grade insulation and climate control for priority overnight delivery.
What Does WYSIWYG Mean?
WYSIWYG means What You See Is What You Get.
Unlike stock photography or representative livestock images, the coral shown in the primary product photographs is the exact specimen being offered for sale. Natural coloration may appear different depending on aquarium lighting, camera settings, viewing angle, and water conditions.
Because this is a one-of-a-kind specimen, only one colony is available.
General Care Information
- Care Level: Beginner to Intermediate (Very hardy once your tank is cycled!)
- Coral Type: LPS (Euphyllia paraancora)
- Lighting: Low to moderate (100–120 PAR)
- Water Flow: Low to moderate and indirect
- Placement: Lower to middle areas of the aquarium rockwork
- Temperament: Aggressive (Aggressive toward non-Euphyllia)
- Aquarium Maturity: Established reef aquarium recommended
Placement & Flow
Place this branching specimen where its polyps can extend naturally without being subjected to direct or excessively strong powerhead flow. Provide generous spacing (at least a few inches) from neighboring non-hammer corals, as hammer corals can produce long, stinging sweeper tentacles capable of damaging nearby specimens.
Chemistry & Parameters
Stable salinity, alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, temperature, and nutrient levels are critical for maintaining healthy tissue extension and skeletal growth. Sudden changes in lighting spectrum or water chemistry should be strictly avoided.
Supplemental Feeding
Supplemental feeding is optional but highly encouraged to support faster head division. Small portions of appropriately sized meaty reef foods (like mysis shrimp or specialized LPS pellets) may be offered periodically when tentacles are extended.
Recommended For
- Established mixed reef aquariums
- Reef keepers of all experience levels looking for a hardy LPS showpiece
- Hobbyists looking for an immediate centerpiece with high visual movement
- Collectors seeking a substantial, true-to-color WYSIWYG colony
Important Livestock Notice
Corals are living animals, and their appearance can naturally change during transit. Polyps will likely arrive retracted inside the skeleton and can require a few days to fully expand and settle after acclimation.
Color intensity will vary under different lighting spectrums. The vibrant metallic gradients shown in our product photographs are captured under heavy blue-spectrum reef lighting with an orange contrast lens. Always inspect and, when appropriate, dip and quarantine new coral before introducing it to your established display aquarium.
Why Buy From Infinity & Beyond Aquatics?
Infinity & Beyond Aquatics serves reef keepers at every stage of the hobby—from customers building their first saltwater aquarium to experienced collectors searching for premium livestock and advanced aquarium equipment.
When you order from us, you receive:
- Access to carefully sourced, healthy marine livestock
- Clearly identified WYSIWYG specimens with accurate sizing grids
- Priority Overnight live-animal delivery in specialized insulated boxes
- Direct tracking information emailed as soon as your order ships
- Comprehensive acclimation and live-arrival instructions
- Responsive customer support before and after delivery
We believe every reef aquarium is unique. Whether you are purchasing your first coral or adding a large showpiece to an established collection, we are here to help you shop with confidence.
Live Coral Shipping
This is a live-animal special-order item.
- Carrier: Live corals ship exclusively through FedEx Priority Overnight.
- Schedule: Live shipments are scheduled Monday through Wednesday to avoid weekend delays.
- Rate: This premium coral qualifies for Free Live-Animal Shipping (orders over $179) or ships via a flat $39.99 live freight fee.
- Weather Safety: Shipments may be temporarily delayed during extreme temperatures or severe storm front conditions to protect the health of the livestock.
- Delivery: Someone must be available to accept the package on the very first delivery attempt to maintain our coverage guarantee.
Live Arrival Guarantee
Inspect the coral immediately after delivery and follow our provided acclimation guide.
Any live-arrival claim must be submitted within 12 hours of the posted FedEx delivery time and must include clear photographs of the affected specimen removed from the water.
Failure to accept the first delivery attempt, delayed acclimation, improper aquarium conditions, or failure to provide the required photographs will void live-arrival coverage. After successful delivery and acclimation, the continued health of the coral depends entirely on individual aquarium conditions, compatibility, placement, and ongoing husbandry.