Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Hammer Coral's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
A popular Large Polyp Stony (LPS) coral, the Hammer Coral has distinctive hammer-shaped tentacles that create beautiful movement. They can be aggressive, using their long sweeper tentacles to sting nearby corals, so they require careful placement. They prefer moderate light and flow.
Key traits
breeds in captivity
reef safe with caution
moderate
medium
filter feeder
Compatibility
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Care guide
Everything you need to keep Hammer Coral healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 8.1–8.4 and 24–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Hammer Coral is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Hammer Coral is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in invertebrates. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Hammer Coral vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Keeping invertebrates?
Invertebrates read water quality more sensitively than fish — condition and test rather than guess.
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