Toxic Green Low Splatter Hammer
Toxic Green Low Splatter Hammer
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Description
Description
Toxic Green Low Marble Hammer Coral Frag
The Toxic Green Low Marble Hammer is a bold Euphyllia coral known for its intense neon-green colouration and subtle marbled patterning across the tentacles. With classic hammer-shaped tips and strong fluorescence, this coral delivers high visual impact while retaining a clean, refined look.
Its vivid colour and constant, flowing movement make the Toxic Green Low Marble Hammer an excellent feature coral for both mixed reefs and LPS-dominant systems.
Natural Habitat & Distribution
Hammer corals (Euphyllia ancora / Euphyllia paraancora) are found throughout the Indo-Pacific, including:
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Indonesia
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Australia (Great Barrier Reef)
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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
Hammer corals have long been staples of the reef hobby due to their hardiness, movement, and unmistakable shape. Bright “toxic” green morphs became increasingly popular as LED lighting enhanced fluorescence and colour saturation, while marbled variants added an extra layer of visual depth.
The Toxic Green Low Marble Hammer is valued for combining intense colour with a more subtle, natural marbling effect.
Appearance & Growth
Classed as an LPS (Large Polyp Stony) coral, this hammer coral features long, fleshy tentacles ending in defined hammer-shaped tips.
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Intense toxic green colouration
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Subtle low marbling across the tentacles
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Strong fluorescence under blue lighting
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Excellent polyp extension when healthy
Growth is steady in stable reef systems, with heads dividing over time.
Placement & Lighting
Toxic Green Low Marble 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 may cause colour loss or tissue stress
Flow Requirements
Provide gentle to moderate, indirect flow. Tentacles should sway naturally without being blasted by direct current.
Water Chemistry
Stable reef parameters are essential. 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, this hammer coral 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 intensity.
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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Marbling patterns and colour intensity 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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