{"product_id":"wysiwyg-green-branching-hammer-coral-full-5-head-colony-006","title":"WYSIWYG Green Branching Hammer Coral: Full 5-Head Colony - 006","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGreen Branching Hammer Coral: Full 5-Head Colony\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Green Branching Hammer Coral (\u003cem\u003eFimbriaphyllia paraancora\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly sold as \u003cem\u003eEuphyllia paraancora\u003c\/em\u003e) is a stunning Large Polyp Stony (LPS) coral prized for its vibrant green coloration, flowing movement, and distinctive hammer-shaped tentacle tips. Hammer corals are among the most recognizable LPS corals in the reef hobby, combining intense coloration with the natural movement of their large, fleshy polyps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis WYSIWYG specimen is a full colony featuring 5 heads\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing considerably more size, movement, and visual impact than a typical single-head frag. When fully extended, the five heads form a dense display of flowing green polyps that sway with the surrounding current. Under blue-spectrum reef lighting, the green coloration can become especially vivid and create an impressive fluorescent appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike wall-forming hammer corals, \u003cem\u003eF. paraancora\u003c\/em\u003e develops a branching calcium carbonate skeleton, with individual coral heads growing from separate branches. As the coral matures, established heads can divide and produce additional branches, allowing a healthy specimen to gradually develop into a larger colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Green Branching Hammer is photosynthetic and receives much of its energy from symbiotic zooxanthellae living within its tissue. However, it is also capable of capturing food from the water column. Occasional supplemental feeding can support tissue development and growth, although heavy feeding is unnecessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHammer corals generally thrive when provided with stable reef parameters, moderate lighting, and moderate indirect flow. Their fleshy polyps should gently sway rather than being blasted by a direct current. Because the expanded tissue can extend well beyond the hard skeleton, the colony should also be positioned where its polyps will not continuously rub against sharp rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWYSIWYG:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003efull 5-head colony pictured is the exact coral you will receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Compatibility:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixotroph. Primarily Photosynthetic, receiving much of its energy from symbiotic zooxanthellae, while also capable of capturing small meaty foods from the water column.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplemental target feeding can support healthy growth and tissue development. Small portions of mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped marine foods, or quality coral foods can be offered approximately 1–2 times per week. Avoid excessively large pieces of food or overfeeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef Safe but Semi-Aggressive. Hammer corals can extend sweeper tentacles beyond their normal daytime appearance and sting neighboring corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow several inches of clearance between the colony and unrelated neighboring corals. Remember to account for the coral's fully expanded size and future colony growth when choosing its location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful toward reef-safe fish and most mobile invertebrates but territorial toward neighboring corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best suited for lower-to-middle rockwork. Secure the branching skeleton while leaving enough open space for all five heads to expand fully without contacting surrounding rocks or corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, indirect flow is preferred. The polyps should move gently and naturally in the current. Strong, direct flow can prevent full extension and potentially damage the fleshy tissue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate reef lighting is generally ideal. New specimens should be acclimated gradually to stronger lighting rather than immediately being placed under maximum intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires stable reef parameters. Maintain approximately Alkalinity 8.0–9.5 dKH, Calcium 400–450 ppm, and Magnesium 1250–1400 ppm. Stability is more important than constantly attempting to adjust parameters to exact numbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFimbriaphyllia paraancora\u003c\/em\u003e (commonly sold as \u003cem\u003eEuphyllia paraancora\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Common Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Branching Hammer Coral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Hammer Coral, Branching Hammer Coral, Anchor Coral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoral Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e LPS (Large Polyp Stony)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColony Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFull 5-Head Colony\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Branching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indo-Pacific\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Aggressive toward neighboring corals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photosynthetic \/ Carnivorous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplemental target feeding beneficial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower to Middle Rockwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, indirect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, with adequate spacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWYSIWYG:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYes — the pictured 5-head colony is the exact specimen you will receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SDC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55631267856683,"sku":"ICAFA730AC-0","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1141\/1330\/files\/cc9556051958663c0f90f1c7a7e99916377d738e-3.jpg?v=1789607688","url":"https:\/\/aquariumfish.com\/products\/wysiwyg-green-branching-hammer-coral-full-5-head-colony-006","provider":"AquariumFish.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}