A-Grade Gold Hammer

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AT A GLANCE
Quick facts: Care level: Easy–Moderate · Lighting: Moderate · Flow: Low–Moderate · Feeding: Benefits from feeding

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WHY SHOULD I BUY THIS CORAL?
The A‑Grade Gold Hammer Coral is a premium hammer coral prized for its rich, saturated gold to yellow coloration and thick, fleshy hammer‑shaped tips. Unlike standard gold hammers, A‑Grade specimens display cleaner colour, stronger fluorescence, and fuller polyp extension with minimal brown or dull tones. Its slow, rhythmic movement and bold colour presence make it a refined yet eye‑catching centrepiece for LPS‑dominant and mixed reef aquariums.

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CARE LEVEL
Easy–Moderate
Suitable for established reef systems with stable and consistent water parameters.

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WATER REQUIREMENTS & GENERAL CARE

• Temperature: 24–27 °C
• Salinity: 1.024–1.026 (32–35 ppt)
• pH: 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity: 8–10 dKH
• Calcium: 400–450 ppm
• Magnesium: 1250–1350 ppm
Stable water chemistry is essential for maintaining strong colour, healthy tissue, and consistent polyp inflation.

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LIGHTING
• Moderate
• PAR Range: 80–150 PAR

Moderate lighting enhances gold coloration and promotes full polyp extension. Gradual acclimation is recommended when adjusting light intensity.

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PLACEMENT
• Bottom / Lower rockwork

Place on stable rockwork with the skeleton fully supported. Allow adequate spacing to accommodate expansion and sweeper tentacles.

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FLOW
• Low–Moderate

Provide gentle, indirect flow that allows the hammer polyps to sway naturally without being blasted or forced to retract.

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FEEDING
• Photosynthetic: Benefit from feeding
Recommended feeding schedule:
• 1–2 times per week
Accepted foods:
• Finely chopped mysis or brine shrimp
• LPS pellets
• Reef roids or fine powdered coral foods
• Liquid coral foods or amino acids

Supplemental feeding encourages thicker tissue, improved growth, and enhanced gold coloration.

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COMPATIBILITY & BEHAVIOUR
• Temperament: Semi aggressive
• May extend sweeper tentacles, especially at night
• Requires spacing from neighbouring corals
• Can coexist with other Fimbriaphyllia species if given adequate space

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Family: Euphylliidae
• Origin: Indo‑Pacific
• Natural Habitat: Lagoonal reefs and sheltered reef slopes
• Typical Depth Range: 5–25 m

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WHY WE RECOMMEND THIS CORAL
✔ Clean, saturated A‑Grade gold coloration
✔ Thick, fleshy hammer tips with strong fluorescence
✔ Hardy and forgiving LPS coral
✔ Excellent feature coral for lower tank placement

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DISCLAIMER
• Coral appearance may vary under different lighting conditions
• Size and colour may differ slightly from stock images
• Ensure adequate spacing when placing new corals
• All corals are supplied healthy and pest checked