Indo Gold Hammer

About this coral

Indo Gold Hammer is an LPS “hammer” style Euphyllia coral sold under the shop name Indo Gold Hammer. It uses its fleshy tentacles to extend for display and feeding, making it a popular centerpiece coral in reef tanks where you can provide steady conditions. Because commercial “hammer” names commonly refer to Euphyllia group corals rather than a uniquely documented species per color morph, this description gives group-level Euphyllia guidance for light, flow, placement, and water chemistry stability rather than morph-specific claims.

Features:

• Moderate light supports typical Euphyllia performance without the stress that can come from overly intense lighting. ([support.ecotechmarine.com](https://support.ecotechmarine.com/hc/en-us/article_attachments/4412773322775?utm_source=openai))
• Aim for medium to moderate/indirect flow so the tentacles can extend without being battered. ([pacificeastaquaculture.com](https://pacificeastaquaculture.com/pages/coral-care?utm_source=openai))
• Place on stable rockwork (often mid-to-lower tank positions) to reduce bleaching risk and help it settle. ([pacificeastaquaculture.com](https://pacificeastaquaculture.com/pages/coral-care?utm_source=openai))
• Target feeding during polyp extension can help support health and growth for Euphyllia-style corals. ([marineconceptsupply.com](https://www.marineconceptsupply.com/blogs/news/euphyllia-hammer-frogspawn-coral-care-guide?utm_source=openai))
• Give it space from other corals, as Euphyllia are commonly described as capable of stingy contact behaviors. ([extremecorals.com](https://www.extremecorals.com/CoralCare_Euphyllia.html?utm_source=openai))
• Acclimate gradually when adjusting light; moving it too abruptly can cause stress. ([reefstable.com](https://www.reefstable.com/coral-care-guides/euphyllia-care-guide?utm_source=openai))

Specifications:

• Care level: Moderate (general Euphyllia guidance). ([pacificeastaquaculture.com](https://pacificeastaquaculture.com/pages/coral-care?utm_source=openai))
• Lighting: Moderate light. ([support.ecotechmarine.com](https://support.ecotechmarine.com/hc/en-us/article_attachments/4412773322775?utm_source=openai))
• Water flow: Medium to moderate/indirect flow (avoid excessive direct flow). ([pacificeastaquaculture.com](https://pacificeastaquaculture.com/pages/coral-care?utm_source=openai))
• Placement: Middle to lower rockwork area (general guidance). ([pacificeastaquaculture.com](https://pacificeastaquaculture.com/pages/coral-care?utm_source=openai))
• Temperature: About 24–27°C (77–80°F). ([monitarium.com](https://monitarium.com/en/encyclopedia/euphyllia-cristata?utm_source=openai))
• Salinity: About 1.024–1.026 specific gravity. ([monitarium.com](https://monitarium.com/en/encyclopedia/euphyllia-cristata?utm_source=openai))
• pH: About 8.1–8.4. ([monitarium.com](https://monitarium.com/en/encyclopedia/euphyllia-cristata?utm_source=openai))
• Alkalinity: About 8–10 dKH (stability is important). ([cbaquatics.ca](https://cbaquatics.ca/fil/blogs/tips/hammer-coral-care-guide?utm_source=openai))
• Calcium: About 400–450 mg/L (ppm). ([monitarium.com](https://monitarium.com/en/encyclopedia/euphyllia-cristata?utm_source=openai))
• Magnesium: About 1300–1400 mg/L (ppm). ([monitarium.com](https://monitarium.com/en/encyclopedia/euphyllia-cristata?utm_source=openai))
• Diet / feeding: Can be target-fed small meaty foods when tentacles are extended (general Euphyllia guidance). ([marineconceptsupply.com](https://www.marineconceptsupply.com/blogs/news/euphyllia-hammer-frogspawn-coral-care-guide?utm_source=openai))