{"product_id":"rose-purple-hammer","title":"Rosie Purple Hammer","description":"\u003ch1 data-end=\"34\" data-start=\"5\"\u003eRosie Purple Hammer Coral\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"388\" data-start=\"64\"\u003eThe Rosie Purple Hammer is an elegant and highly desirable LPS coral, showcasing rich purple to lavender tones paired with the classic hammer-shaped tentacles that Euphyllia are famous for. When fully extended, this coral delivers beautiful, rhythmic movement, adding both colour depth and natural flow to the reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"588\" data-start=\"390\"\u003eWith its refined colouration and dependable nature, the Rosie Purple Hammer is an excellent choice for reef keepers looking to add a softer yet striking focal coral to mixed or LPS-dominant systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"593\" data-start=\"590\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"632\" data-start=\"595\"\u003eNatural Habitat \u0026amp; Distribution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"760\" data-start=\"634\"\u003eHammer corals (\u003cem data-end=\"689\" data-start=\"649\"\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=\"894\" data-start=\"762\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"775\" data-start=\"762\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"775\" data-start=\"764\"\u003eIndonesia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"810\" data-start=\"776\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"810\" data-start=\"778\"\u003eAustralia’s Great Barrier Reef\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"829\" data-start=\"811\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"829\" data-start=\"813\"\u003eFiji and Tonga\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"849\" data-start=\"830\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"849\" data-start=\"832\"\u003eThe Philippines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"894\" data-start=\"850\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"894\" data-start=\"852\"\u003eCentral and Western Pacific reef systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1045\" data-start=\"896\"\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=\"1050\" data-start=\"1047\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1070\" data-start=\"1052\"\u003eA Brief History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1424\" data-start=\"1072\"\u003eEuphyllia corals have long been mainstays of the reef hobby thanks to their flowing movement, adaptability, and visual appeal. Purple-toned hammer morphs have grown in popularity as modern lighting systems enhanced their colour saturation and fluorescence, making varieties like the Rosie Purple Hammer especially sought after for elegant reef layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1429\" data-start=\"1426\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1457\" data-start=\"1431\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Growth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1609\" data-start=\"1459\"\u003eClassified as an LPS (Large Polyp Stony) coral, the Rosie Purple Hammer features sturdy skeletal branches topped with fleshy, hammer-shaped tentacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1792\" data-start=\"1611\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1649\" data-start=\"1611\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1649\" data-start=\"1613\"\u003eRich purple to lavender coloration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1690\" data-start=\"1650\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1690\" data-start=\"1652\"\u003eDistinct hammer-shaped tentacle tips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1736\" data-start=\"1691\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1736\" data-start=\"1693\"\u003eSmooth, flowing movement in moderate flow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1792\" data-start=\"1737\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1792\" data-start=\"1739\"\u003eSubtle to moderate fluorescence under blue lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1888\" data-start=\"1794\"\u003eGrowth occurs through branching, with additional heads forming over time in stable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1893\" data-start=\"1890\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1922\" data-start=\"1895\"\u003ePlacement \u0026amp; Lighting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1994\" data-start=\"1924\"\u003eHammer corals thrive under moderate lighting and thoughtful placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2142\" data-start=\"1996\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2020\" data-start=\"1996\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2020\" data-start=\"1998\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2011\" data-start=\"1998\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2082\" data-start=\"2021\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2082\" data-start=\"2023\"\u003eBest placed in the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2058\" data-start=\"2042\"\u003elower to mid\u003c\/strong\u003e areas of the aquarium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2142\" data-start=\"2083\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2142\" data-start=\"2085\"\u003eAcclimation recommended when increasing light intensity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2147\" data-start=\"2144\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2169\" data-start=\"2149\"\u003eFlow Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2207\" data-start=\"2171\"\u003eProvide \u003cstrong data-end=\"2206\" data-start=\"2179\"\u003emoderate, indirect flow\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2329\" data-start=\"2209\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2261\" data-start=\"2209\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2261\" data-start=\"2211\"\u003eEnough movement to keep tentacles gently swaying\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2329\" data-start=\"2262\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2329\" data-start=\"2264\"\u003eAvoid strong, direct laminar flow which may cause tissue damage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2377\" data-start=\"2331\"\u003eA gentle, alternating flow pattern works best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2382\" data-start=\"2379\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2402\" data-start=\"2384\"\u003eWater Chemistry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2464\" data-start=\"2404\"\u003eStable water parameters are essential for Euphyllia success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2496\" data-start=\"2466\"\u003eMaintain consistent levels of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2548\" data-start=\"2498\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2516\" data-start=\"2498\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2516\" data-start=\"2500\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2514\" data-start=\"2500\"\u003eAlkalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2532\" data-start=\"2517\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2532\" data-start=\"2519\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2530\" data-start=\"2519\"\u003eCalcium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2548\" data-start=\"2533\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2548\" data-start=\"2535\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2548\" data-start=\"2535\"\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2682\" data-start=\"2550\"\u003eHammer corals prefer low to moderate nutrients and benefit from overall system stability rather than frequent parameter adjustments.\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=\"2799\" data-start=\"2701\"\u003ePrimarily photosynthetic, Rosie Purple Hammer corals benefit from occasional supplemental feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2901\" data-start=\"2801\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2855\" data-start=\"2801\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2855\" data-start=\"2803\"\u003eMysis shrimp, brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2901\" data-start=\"2856\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2901\" data-start=\"2858\"\u003eLPS pellets or coral-specific meaty foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2965\" data-start=\"2903\"\u003eFeed sparingly 1–2 times per week when tentacles are extended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2970\" data-start=\"2967\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3000\" data-start=\"2972\"\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3073\" data-start=\"3002\"\u003eHammer corals are \u003cstrong data-end=\"3039\" data-start=\"3020\"\u003esemi-aggressive\u003c\/strong\u003e and may extend sweeper tentacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3251\" data-start=\"3075\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3133\" data-start=\"3075\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3133\" data-start=\"3077\"\u003eAllow several inches of space from neighbouring corals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3189\" data-start=\"3134\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3189\" data-start=\"3136\"\u003eAvoid placing near delicate or easily stung species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3251\" data-start=\"3190\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3251\" data-start=\"3192\"\u003eCan coexist with other Euphyllia when given adequate room\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3256\" data-start=\"3253\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3294\" data-start=\"3258\"\u003eFrag Size \u0026amp; 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