Aussie Wall Hammer Colony

About this coral

Aussie Wall Hammer Colony is an LPS coral in the Euphyllia “wall hammer” group, valued for its fleshy, hammer-shaped polyps and the way the colony becomes a focal point in reef aquascapes. In a practical sense, this is the kind of coral hobbyists place for visible polyp display in a tank with appropriate light and flow, typically on the rockwork where it can securely attach and be kept stable over time.

Features:

• At-home for reef aquariums: uses a hard skeleton as it grows while extending fleshy polyps for feeding and display.
• Moderate light and medium flow support typical Euphyllia-style polyp extension (general guidance).
• Best used on established rock where it can be positioned to receive consistent flow without being blasted directly.
• Like many LPS corals, it generally benefits from stable water conditions and clean, well-circulated saltwater.
• A thoughtful placement strategy helps reduce stress from low-flow “stagnation” or overly strong currents.
• Feeding can be supported by standard reef practices appropriate for LPS (general guidance), without relying on it as the sole nutrient source.

Specifications:

• Group: Euphyllia wall hammer type (LPS coral)
• Care level: Moderate (general Euphyllia/LPS guidance)
• Lighting: Moderate light (general guidance)
• Water flow: Medium flow (general guidance)
• Placement: Rock/reef structure where it will have stable, indirect flow
• Temperature: ~24–26°C (general marine reef guidance)
• Salinity: ~1.025–1.026 specific gravity (general marine reef guidance)
• pH: ~8.1–8.4 (general marine reef guidance)
• Alkalinity: ~7–9 dKH (general marine reef guidance)
• Calcium: ~400–450 ppm (general marine reef guidance)
• Magnesium: ~1250–1350 ppm (general marine reef guidance)