{"product_id":"ora-marshall-island-hammer-coral-aquacultured","title":"ORA Marshall Island Hammer Coral – Aquacultured","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd beautiful movement and soft, flowing color to your reef with the ORA Marshall Island Hammer Coral. This branching large-polyp stony coral features fleshy tentacles ending in distinctive hammer or anchor-shaped tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts expanded polyps sway gently with the aquarium’s current, bringing natural movement to the reefscape. Depending on the aquarium lighting, its coloration may develop attractive shades of green, tan, pink, or mauve with fluorescent tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultured for years through ORA’s Marshall Islands Mariculture Farm, this established variety generally transitions to aquarium life more readily than a newly collected wild colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinctive hammer or anchor-shaped tentacle tips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge, fleshy polyps with natural movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBranching LPS growth structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay display green, tan, pink, or mauve coloration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultured through ORA’s Marshall Islands Mariculture Farm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquarium-adapted and beginner friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate purchase size: 2 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEuphyllia\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marshall Island Hammer Coral and Anchor Coral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoral Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e LPS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e All levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Branching\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marshall Islands Mariculture Farm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Water Flow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the Marshall Island Hammer Coral where it will receive moderate, indirect water movement. Its fleshy tentacles should sway gently without being forcefully pushed against the underlying skeleton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it can adapt to multiple placement levels, begin in a lower or moderately lit area and adjust its position after observing tissue expansion and coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLighting and Acclimation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium-to-high reef lighting supports healthy growth and coloration. Its colors may appear different under daylight, blue, and actinic lighting, with pink, mauve, and fluorescent tones becoming more noticeable under certain spectrums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGradually acclimate the coral when introducing it to brighter lighting to reduce the possibility of stress or bleaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility and Spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHammer corals can produce extended sweeper tentacles capable of stinging nearby corals. Leave approximately 6 inches of open space between this specimen and unrelated neighboring corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHammer corals may sometimes tolerate other closely related Euphyllia or Fimbriaphyllia corals, but compatibility is never guaranteed. Monitor all neighboring specimens carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium Stability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain stable alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, salinity, temperature, and nutrient levels. Avoid sudden changes in water chemistry, lighting intensity, or flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsure that the coral’s fleshy tissue does not rub against sharp rockwork or its exposed skeleton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Marshall Island Hammer Coral obtains much of its energy through photosynthesis but may benefit from occasional supplemental feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall pieces of meaty marine food or appropriately sized coral food may be offered when a feeding response is visible. Avoid forcing food into its mouth or providing pieces that are too large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Live Coral Notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photograph represents the species, coloration, and typical appearance. Every coral is a unique living specimen, so its exact size, shape, coloration, number of heads, tentacle length, and pattern may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnless specifically stated otherwise, the exact number of coral heads is not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLive Animal Shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coral ships using our \u003cstrong\u003e$39.99 Overnight Live Animal Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e profile. Qualifying live animal orders totaling \u003cstrong\u003e$300 or more ship free\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive animal shipping charges do not combine with standard merchandise or other shipping profiles. Orders are generally shipped Monday through Thursday, subject to livestock availability, weather conditions, and safe delivery scheduling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SWA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53393033298229,"sku":"ORA-MarshallIsland-Hammer-Coral","price":104.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/2252\/7285\/files\/MIMF_Hammer__54972.webp?v=1787520346","url":"https:\/\/infinityandbeyondaquatics.com\/products\/ora-marshall-island-hammer-coral-aquacultured","provider":"Infinity and Beyond Aquatics ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}