Blue Aussie Hammer

Overview

The Blue Aussie Hammer is a captivating LPS coral from the Euphyllia genus, celebrated for its distinctive hammer-shaped polyps and lively tentacle movement. Its vivid blue coloration adds breathtaking visual appeal, making it a popular choice for intermediate-level marine aquarists seeking to enrich their reef aquascape.

Colorization

Featuring brilliant bright blue tentacles accented with subtle gradient tones and an iridescent shimmer, this coral creates a striking display that responds beautifully under quality reef lighting fixtures.

Size

The Blue Aussie Hammer develops medium to large hammer-shaped polyps that elegantly expand, requiring sufficient space to accommodate growth and to avoid territorial conflicts with nearby corals.Sold as 1 head on a 0.5 – 1 inch frag plug.

Lighting

Optimal color vibrancy and healthy growth occur under moderate to strong lighting conditions such as LED or T5 fixtures that emulate natural sunlight, promoting effective photosynthesis.

Water Flow

Thriving best in gentle to medium water flow, this coral enjoys natural tentacle sway while preventing sediment accumulation and minimizing stress.

Feeding

While primarily photosynthetic, supplemental feeding with meaty foods like brine shrimp or mysis shrimp can enhance coloration and stimulate robust growth.

Aggressiveness

Moderately aggressive due to its stinging tentacles, careful coral placement is essential to maintain harmony and prevent coral conflicts in the reef tank.

Care Level

Rated for intermediate aquarists, the Blue Aussie Hammer is robust and rewarding when kept under stable water parameters, appropriate lighting, and suitable water flow.