Aussie Orange Hammer
Aussie Orange Hammer
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Description
Description
Aussie Orange Hammer Coral Frag
The Aussie Orange Hammer is a premium Euphyllia coral prized for its rich orange colouration and iconic hammer-shaped tentacle tips. With bold colour and constant, flowing movement, this coral makes an eye-catching feature while maintaining the dependable care profile Euphyllia is known for.
Sourced from Australian waters, Aussie Orange Hammer corals are valued for their thick tissue, strong extension, and vibrant colour that holds well under reef lighting.
Natural Habitat & Distribution
Hammer corals (Euphyllia ancora / Euphyllia paraancora) are found throughout the Indo-Pacific, including:
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Australia (Great Barrier Reef)
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Indonesia
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Fiji and Tonga
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The Philippines
They naturally inhabit sheltered reef slopes and lagoon environments, where lighting is moderate and water movement is gentle to moderate.
A Brief History
Euphyllia corals have long been favourites in the reef hobby, but Australian colour morphs gained particular attention for their thicker tissue and intense pigmentation. Orange hammer varieties remain highly sought after due to their warmth, contrast, and strong visual presence in mixed and LPS-dominant reefs.
The Aussie Orange Hammer continues to be a standout choice for reef keepers seeking both colour impact and reliability.
Appearance & Growth
Classed as an LPS (Large Polyp Stony) coral, Aussie Orange Hammer features long, fleshy tentacles ending in distinct hammer-shaped tips.
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Deep orange to orange-gold colouration
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Strong fluorescence under blue lighting
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Excellent polyp extension when settled
Growth is steady in stable systems, with heads dividing over time.
Placement & Lighting
Aussie Orange Hammer performs best under moderate lighting.
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Lighting: Medium
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Best placed in the mid to lower areas of the aquarium
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Excessive light can cause tissue stress or colour loss
Flow Requirements
Provide gentle to moderate, indirect flow. Tentacles should sway naturally without being blasted by direct current.
Water Chemistry
Stable parameters are essential for Euphyllia corals. Maintain consistent levels of:
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Calcium
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Alkalinity
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Magnesium
Along with stable salinity and temperature. Regular testing and water changes are recommended.
Feeding
While photosynthetic, Aussie Orange Hammer benefits from occasional feeding such as:
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Small meaty foods (mysis, brine shrimp)
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LPS-specific coral foods
Feeding once or twice weekly can support growth and colour.
Temperament & Spacing
Hammer corals are semi-aggressive and may extend sweeper tentacles at night.
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Allow adequate spacing around the frag
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Avoid placing too close to other Euphyllia or delicate corals
Frag Size & Natural Variation
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Frag size: Typically 1–2 heads
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Colour intensity and tip shape may vary slightly between frags and depending on tank conditions.
Care Summary
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Care Level: Moderate
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Flow: Low–Medium
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Lighting: Medium
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Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
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