Rose Gold Hammer

The Rose Gold Hammer Coral is a rare and highly sought-after LPS (large-polyp stony) coral, known for its stunning blend of soft pink, peach, gold, and orange tentacles with bright neon tips. This unique coloration makes it a standout in reef aquariums, especially under actinic blue lighting, where its fluorescence truly shines. Native to Indo-Pacific reefs, this coral is favored for its graceful, flowing movement and moderate growth rate.

Care Guide:

• Tank Size: Minimum 30 gallons, but thrives in 50+ gallons for long-term health and stability.
• Temperament: Aggressive – extends sweeper tentacles at night, so keep at least 3-5 inches of space from neighboring corals.
• Lighting: Moderate (PAR 100-200); too much light can cause bleaching, while too little can reduce coloration and growth.
• Flow: Moderate – prefers gentle, indirect flow to prevent tissue damage while allowing natural polyp extension and movement.
• Placement:
  • Best placed on lower to mid rockwork or the sandbed, ensuring enough room for expansion.
  • Avoid high-flow areas, as strong currents can prevent proper polyp extension.
• Feeding:
  • Carnivorous – benefits from target feeding 1-2 times per week with:
    • Mysis shrimp
    • Brine shrimp
    • Reef-specific coral foods (powdered or liquid)
  • Gains additional nutrients from photosynthesis via its zooxanthellae.
• Water Parameters:
  • Temperature: 74-78°F (23-26°C)
  • pH: 8.1-8.4
  • Salinity: 1.024-1.026
  • Alkalinity: 8-12 dKH
  • Calcium: 400-450 ppm
  • Magnesium: 1250-1350 ppm
  • Nitrate & Phosphate: Low but detectable (NO₃: 5-10 ppm, PO₄: 0.03-0.07 ppm) – excess nutrients can cause algae overgrowth, while too little may slow growth.

Compatibility:

• Aggressive, best kept away from delicate or slow-growing corals.
• Safe with other Euphyllia corals (Hammers, Torches, Frogspawns), but ensure enough space to prevent tentacle warfare.
• Avoid placement near highly aggressive corals like Galaxea, Hydnophora, or Acropora colonies.

Special Considerations:

• Fragging: Can be fragged by cutting between its branching heads, making propagation relatively easy.
• Flowing Movement: The swaying tentacles add mesmerizing movement to reef tanks.
• Color Enhancement: Actinic blue lighting (450-470nm spectrum) brings out the best fluorescence, intensifying the rose-gold hues.

Summary:

The Rose Gold Hammer Coral is a rare, visually stunning, and moderately aggressive LPS coral, perfect for adding movement and unique coloration to reef aquariums. With stable water conditions, moderate lighting, and careful placement, it will thrive and become a showpiece coral in any reef tank.