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Aussie Branch Hammer “Toxic Green” — Premium LPS Coral for Reef Tanks
Vibrant Color & Dynamic Motion
The Aussie Branch Hammer “Toxic Green” is a striking large-polyp stony (LPS) coral featuring vivid toxic-green coloration that glows under actinic and reef lighting. Its branching skeleton supports multiple “hammer-head” polyps — each resembling the classic anchor or hammer shape of the Euphyllia parancora — giving your aquarium a dramatic, living sculpture with lush texture and motion.
Why It Stands Out
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Eye-Catching Coloration: The “Toxic Green” morph delivers one of the brightest, most neon-green appearances among hammer corals, making it a focal point in any reef layout.
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Branching Structure: Because it’s a branching hammer, it tends to grow multiple heads and can expand to form a fuller, bushy colony — ideal if you want a bold centerpiece coral.
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Easy to Moderate Care: This hammer does well under medium lighting and moderate water flow — good news for both experienced reef keepers and those newer to LPS corals.
Tank Requirements & Care
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Lighting: Moderate — avoid overly intense light initially to prevent bleaching; acclimate gradually.
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Water Movement: Medium — enough to gently sway the tentacles for natural movement, but avoid strong, direct blasts.
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Water Parameters (typical for Hammer Corals): Salinity ~1.023–1.025, temperature ~75–78 °F, pH ~8.1–8.4, dKH 8–12.
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Space & Placement: Provide adequate space around the coral — at least several inches — as its sweeper tentacles may sting nearby corals if too close. Ideal placement is mid-tank to lower-middle, depending on your lighting.
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Feeding & Maintenance: Though photosynthetic, this hammer will benefit from occasional feedings of small meaty foods (e.g. mysis shrimp) to support growth and coloration. Keep calcium, alkalinity, and other trace elements stable for healthy skeletal development.
Why Reefers Choose It
The Aussie Branch Hammer “Toxic Green” isn’t just a coral — it’s a living accent piece. Its fluorescent-green polyps, graceful swaying motion, and branching growth pattern make it a standout addition to reef aquariums, whether you’re going for a natural reef look or a more dramatic, high-color display. Its moderate care requirements also make it suitable for those transitioning from beginner-friendly polyps and mushrooms into more advanced LPS keeping.
