{"product_id":"orange-hammer","title":"Orange with Purple Stem Hammer","description":"\u003ch1 data-end=\"45\" data-start=\"5\"\u003eOrange with Purple Stem Hammer Coral\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"424\" data-start=\"75\"\u003eThe Orange with Purple Stem Hammer is a striking Euphyllia variety that pairs warm, vibrant orange tentacle tips with rich purple stems for exceptional contrast and depth. Under reef lighting, the colour separation becomes even more pronounced, while the classic hammer-shaped tips deliver the flowing, hypnotic movement hammer corals are loved for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"603\" data-start=\"426\"\u003eThis colour combination makes it an outstanding focal coral, offering bold colour without overwhelming surrounding livestock — perfect for mixed reefs and LPS-dominant displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"608\" data-start=\"605\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"647\" data-start=\"610\"\u003eNatural Habitat \u0026amp; Distribution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"775\" data-start=\"649\"\u003eHammer corals (\u003cem data-end=\"704\" data-start=\"664\"\u003eEuphyllia ancora \/ Euphyllia parancora\u003c\/em\u003e) originate from the Indo-Pacific region and are commonly found across:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"909\" data-start=\"777\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"790\" data-start=\"777\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"790\" data-start=\"779\"\u003eIndonesia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"825\" data-start=\"791\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"825\" data-start=\"793\"\u003eAustralia’s Great Barrier Reef\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"844\" data-start=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"844\" data-start=\"828\"\u003eFiji and Tonga\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"864\" data-start=\"845\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"864\" data-start=\"847\"\u003eThe Philippines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"909\" data-start=\"865\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"909\" data-start=\"867\"\u003eCentral and Western Pacific reef systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1060\" data-start=\"911\"\u003eIn the wild, hammer corals inhabit protected reef slopes and lagoon environments where lighting is moderate and water movement is gentle to moderate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1065\" data-start=\"1062\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1085\" data-start=\"1067\"\u003eA Brief History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1414\" data-start=\"1087\"\u003eEuphyllia corals have been staples of the reef hobby for decades due to their flowing movement, relative hardiness, and strong visual presence. Bi-colour hammer morphs — particularly those combining warm tips with darker stems — have become increasingly popular as modern LED lighting enhances colour contrast and fluorescence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1419\" data-start=\"1416\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1447\" data-start=\"1421\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Growth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1605\" data-start=\"1449\"\u003eClassified as an LPS (Large Polyp Stony) coral, the Orange with Purple Stem Hammer features branching skeletons topped with fleshy, hammer-shaped tentacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1794\" data-start=\"1607\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1638\" data-start=\"1607\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1638\" data-start=\"1609\"\u003eBright orange tentacle tips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1660\" data-start=\"1639\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1660\" data-start=\"1641\"\u003eDeep purple stems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1691\" data-start=\"1661\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1691\" data-start=\"1663\"\u003eClassic hammer-shaped ends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1738\" data-start=\"1692\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1738\" data-start=\"1694\"\u003eGentle, rhythmic movement in moderate flow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1794\" data-start=\"1739\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1794\" data-start=\"1741\"\u003eSubtle to moderate fluorescence under blue lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1892\" data-start=\"1796\"\u003eGrowth occurs through branching, with additional heads forming steadily under stable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1897\" data-start=\"1894\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1926\" data-start=\"1899\"\u003ePlacement \u0026amp; Lighting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1998\" data-start=\"1928\"\u003eHammer corals thrive under moderate lighting and thoughtful placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2154\" data-start=\"2000\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2024\" data-start=\"2000\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2024\" data-start=\"2002\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2015\" data-start=\"2002\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2086\" data-start=\"2025\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2086\" data-start=\"2027\"\u003eBest placed in the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2062\" data-start=\"2046\"\u003elower to mid\u003c\/strong\u003e areas of the aquarium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2154\" data-start=\"2087\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2154\" data-start=\"2089\"\u003eGradual acclimation recommended when increasing light intensity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2159\" data-start=\"2156\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2181\" data-start=\"2161\"\u003eFlow Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2219\" data-start=\"2183\"\u003eProvide \u003cstrong data-end=\"2218\" data-start=\"2191\"\u003emoderate, indirect flow\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2335\" data-start=\"2221\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2273\" data-start=\"2221\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2273\" data-start=\"2223\"\u003eEnough movement to keep tentacles gently swaying\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2335\" data-start=\"2274\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2335\" data-start=\"2276\"\u003eAvoid strong, direct laminar flow which can damage tissue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2383\" data-start=\"2337\"\u003eA smooth, alternating flow pattern works best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2388\" data-start=\"2385\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2408\" data-start=\"2390\"\u003eWater Chemistry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2469\" data-start=\"2410\"\u003eStable water parameters are essential for Euphyllia health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2501\" data-start=\"2471\"\u003eMaintain consistent levels of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2553\" data-start=\"2503\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2521\" data-start=\"2503\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2521\" data-start=\"2505\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2519\" data-start=\"2505\"\u003eAlkalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2537\" data-start=\"2522\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2537\" data-start=\"2524\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2535\" data-start=\"2524\"\u003eCalcium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2553\" data-start=\"2538\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2553\" data-start=\"2540\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2553\" data-start=\"2540\"\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2682\" data-start=\"2555\"\u003eHammer corals prefer low to moderate nutrients and benefit from overall system stability rather than frequent parameter swings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2687\" data-start=\"2684\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2699\" data-start=\"2689\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2786\" data-start=\"2701\"\u003ePrimarily photosynthetic, hammer corals benefit from occasional supplemental feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2888\" data-start=\"2788\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2842\" data-start=\"2788\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2842\" data-start=\"2790\"\u003eMysis shrimp, brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2888\" data-start=\"2843\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2888\" data-start=\"2845\"\u003eLPS pellets or coral-specific meaty foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2952\" data-start=\"2890\"\u003eFeed sparingly 1–2 times per week when tentacles are extended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2957\" data-start=\"2954\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2987\" data-start=\"2959\"\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3060\" data-start=\"2989\"\u003eHammer corals are \u003cstrong data-end=\"3026\" data-start=\"3007\"\u003esemi-aggressive\u003c\/strong\u003e and may extend sweeper tentacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3238\" data-start=\"3062\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3120\" data-start=\"3062\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3120\" data-start=\"3064\"\u003eAllow several inches of space from neighbouring corals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3176\" data-start=\"3121\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3176\" data-start=\"3123\"\u003eAvoid placing near delicate or easily stung species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3238\" data-start=\"3177\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3238\" data-start=\"3179\"\u003eCan coexist with other Euphyllia when given adequate room\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3243\" data-start=\"3240\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3281\" data-start=\"3245\"\u003eFrag Size \u0026amp; 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