Homegrown Nuclear Hammer

About this coral

Homegrown Nuclear Hammer is an LPS coral in the Euphyllia group. Euphyllia are commonly kept as ornamental “hammer/frogspawn” style corals, prized for their sweeping tentacles and responsive feeding behavior. In a reef aquarium, this coral is typically used as a centerpiece or mid-to-lower tank focal point, where its tentacles can extend comfortably under stable conditions.

Features:

• Euphyllia corals are generally maintained in moderate light for steady, healthy polyp extension
• Keep it in medium flow so the polyps receive movement without being blasted
• Provides an eye-catching display as tentacles extend outward during normal activity
• LPS corals like this benefit from consistent water quality and stable, mature saltwater conditions
• Positioning matters: place it where it won’t be smothered by neighboring corals as it grows

Specifications:

• Scientific name (group-level): Euphyllia spp. (Euphyllia group; exact species/morph not verified)
• Care level (general guidance): Moderate
• Lighting: Moderate light
• Water flow: Medium flow
• Placement guidance: Reef rock in a spot with stable flow and clearance from other corals
• Temperature (general reef guidance): About 24–27 °C
• Salinity (general reef guidance): Reef salinity around 1.023–1.026 SG
• pH (general reef guidance): Approx. 8.1–8.4
• Alkalinity / Calcium / Magnesium (general reef guidance): Maintain stable levels suitable for reef LPS; test and adjust to typical reef ranges