V.A Tiger 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 Tiger Hammer Coral is a striking hammer coral variety recognised for its bold striping and contrasting colour patterns, typically featuring bands of gold, green, brown, or cream with intense fluorescence under blue lighting. Its thick, fleshy hammer-shaped tips and slow, rhythmic movement create a dramatic yet calming visual effect. This coral adds strong texture and presence, making it an excellent feature coral for LPS-dominant and mixed reef aquariums.

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CARE LEVEL
Easy–Moderate
Well suited to established reef systems with stable and consistent 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 proper polyp inflation, colour retention, and healthy skeletal growth.

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LIGHTING
• Moderate
• PAR Range: 80–150 PAR

Moderate lighting supports strong coloration and full polyp extension. Gradual acclimation is recommended when increasing light intensity.

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PLACEMENT
• Bottom / Lower rockwork

Place on secure rockwork or the sandbed with the skeleton fully supported. Allow adequate space for 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 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 colour contrast.

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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 Euphyllia / Fimbriaphylla 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
✔ Bold striped “tiger” pattern with strong fluorescence
✔ Classic hammer coral movement and thick polyps
✔ Hardy LPS coral suitable for a wide range of reef keepers
✔ 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