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Aussie Branch Hammer – Toxic Green **
Bring a shock of neon brilliance to your reef tank with the Aussie Branch Hammer Toxic Green. This striking LPS (Large Polyp Stony) coral is prized for its branching structure, bold coloration, and hardy nature — making it a favorite among both intermediate and advanced hobbyists.
Key Features:
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Vibrant Coloration: The “toxic green” moniker isn’t an exaggeration — this hammer coral features glowing lime-green / neon-green tentacles that radiate under actinic and blue lighting.
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Branching Growth Form: Unlike wall or boulder hammers, this variety forms branching heads, giving it a dynamic, tree-like appearance that adds visual depth and texture to your reefscape.
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Sturdy Australian Origin: Sourced from Australia, this coral is known to be hardy and resilient. According to other Aussie toxic green hammer corals, care is generally rated as “easy” to “moderate.”
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Easy to Keep: Recommended lighting is moderate, with medium water flow, making it relatively forgiving for reefkeepers.
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Aggressive Tendencies: As with many hammer corals, its sweeper tentacles can extend and sting nearby corals, so give it room — ideally, placement should avoid close proximity to slower-growing or more delicate species.
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Ideal Placement: Middle to upper zones of the tank are often best, but placement may vary based on your lighting setup.
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Water Parameters: For optimal health, maintain a pH between ~8.1–8.4, temperature around 75-78°F, and a stable specific gravity (~1.023–1.025), consistent with typical LPS care.
Care & Feeding:
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Lighting: Moderate (LED combined with actinic / blue helps bring out the green fluorescence)
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Flow: Moderate flow is preferred — too much and the polyps may not extend fully; too little and detritus may settle.
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Feeding: While this coral primarily relies on its symbiotic zooxanthellae, it will benefit from occasional target feeding (e.g., microplankton or small meaty foods).
Why Choose This Coral:
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Showpiece Potential: Its neon-green coloration under reef lights makes it a standout addition to any reef tank.
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Long-Term Growth: Because of its branching form, it can grow into a dramatic centerpiece or eventually be fragged into multiple heads.
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Resilience: As an Aussie-sourced hammer, it tends to adapt well to captive conditions, offering both beauty and durability.
**Price is PER HEAD. Select the number of heads you want to order and we will pick for you a colony or colonies that add up to the number of heads you ordered.
