{"product_id":"lc-orange-interstellar-hammer-wysiwyg-1","title":"LC Orange Interstellar Hammer WYSIWYG","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eLush Corals presents the LC Orange Interstellar Hammer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis frag is in excellent health and has been fully aquacultured in our systems for years to ensure our customers receive healthy and pest free coral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis double head frag is photographed on a 3\/4\" frag plug for sizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT HAMMER CORAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHammer corals are iconic LPS corals, long cherished in the hobby. Native to Pacific reefs, they come in various colors and growth forms, from wall to branching styles. Both types are striking additions to any reef, though the branching variety typically grows faster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting Requirements for Hammer Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHammer corals prefer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderate lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e but can adapt to varying intensities. Too much light can cause stress, while too little can affect their growth and color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal PAR Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100–250 PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100–150 PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Ideal for moderate lighting and steady growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e150–250 PAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Works well for vibrant colors and healthy extension, but monitor closely to avoid bleaching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpectrum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblue-dominant spectrum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (420–470nm) enhances the coral’s natural colors and promotes healthy growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-spectrum lighting, with a mix of blue and white, also works well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHammer corals thrive under \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLEDs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT5HO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emetal halide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lighting setups, as long as the light intensity remains within the recommended PAR range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace them in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emid to lower sections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of your tank, depending on your light intensity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid placing them directly under intense lighting to prevent bleaching or stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow Requirements for Hammer Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHammer corals prefer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderate to gentle, indirect water flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They need just enough movement to keep detritus off their surface and encourage full polyp extension without being blasted by strong currents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlow Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate, gentle flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is ideal, allowing the tentacles to sway without being whipped around.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToo strong of a flow can cause the coral to retract or get damaged, while too little flow can lead to debris buildup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Proper flow helps with nutrient exchange and keeps the coral’s surface clean. It also encourages better polyp extension, making the coral more vibrant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition them in areas with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egentle, random flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, avoiding direct exposure to powerheads or strong wave makers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-40381786-7fff-16db-00c6-fa23d07d2f92\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHammer corals do well in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emid to lower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sections of the tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lush","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43514911326414,"sku":"CORB12","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/8768\/2254\/files\/CORB12_x1920_6a841f59-bf65-467f-8ab8-087dd3d895ef.jpg?v=1779422711","url":"https:\/\/www.lushcoralsaquatics.com\/products\/lc-orange-interstellar-hammer-wysiwyg-1","provider":"Lush Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}