Lemon Haze Hammer Coral

WYSIWYG — the coral pictured is the exact specimen you receive, not a stock photo. Quantity one.

The polyps are a fluorescent greenish-yellow with lighter, bluish tips under actinic lighting.

At a glance

• Species: Fimbriaphyllia sp.
• Head: 1
• Frag size: 1.75" across
• Placement: Middle of the tank, on rock or sand
• Mounted on: ceramic frag plug

Care

Hammers and frogspawn want gentle, indirect flow that lets the tentacles sway without being blasted. They carry sweeper tentacles that can sting neighbours, so leave at least 6 inches of clearance. Stable alkalinity matters more than high light — swings are the usual cause of tissue recession.

Acclimation

Float the sealed bag for 15 minutes to equalise temperature, then drip acclimate for 30–45 minutes before placing. Start the coral low in the tank and move it up over a week or two if it wants more light. A freshwater or iodine dip before it goes in is cheap insurance against hitchhikers.

Photographed under blue/actinic aquarium lighting, which is how most reef tanks are viewed. Colours will look different under white light.