{"product_id":"toxic-green-branching-hammer","title":"Toxic Green Branching Hammer","description":"\u003ch2\u003eToxic Green Branching Hammer (\u003cem\u003eFimbriaphyllia paraancora\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eToxic Green Branching Hammer\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vibrant LPS coral prized for its intense fluorescent green coloration, flowing movement, and classic hammer-shaped polyps. Under blue-heavy reef lighting, its electric green color creates an incredible glow that makes it an easy standout in both LPS and mixed reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a branching variety of \u003cem\u003eFimbriaphyllia paraancora\u003c\/em\u003e, individual heads grow along separate skeletal branches, gradually developing into a full multi-head colony. This branching growth pattern also makes it easier to place and propagate than wall-forming Hammer Corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFimbriaphyllia paraancora\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Branching Hammer Coral\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Moderate — approximately 75–150 PAR\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Moderate, indirect\/alternating flow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower to middle areas of the aquarium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Aggressive\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Branching\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily photosynthetic; benefits from occasional supplemental feeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlacement \u0026amp; Flow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide \u003cstrong\u003egentle to moderate, indirect water flow\u003c\/strong\u003e that allows the fleshy polyps to sway naturally without being whipped around or pushed against the skeleton. Excessively strong flow can prevent full extension and potentially damage the coral's delicate tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive the coral several inches of space from neighboring corals to accommodate its expansion and potential sweeper tentacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToxic Green Branching Hammer generally performs best under \u003cstrong\u003elow to moderate reef lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e. Gradual light acclimation is recommended when introducing the coral to a new aquarium, particularly when placing it into areas with stronger PAR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHammer Corals receive much of their nutritional needs through photosynthesis and do not require frequent direct feeding. Occasional offerings of small LPS pellets, mysis, or appropriately sized meaty foods can help support healthy growth and development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith its electric toxic-green coloration, flowing hammer-shaped polyps, and desirable branching growth pattern, the Toxic Green Branching Hammer is a classic showpiece LPS that brings intense color and movement to any reef aquarium.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Island Reef Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48641441169602,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/3354\/5666\/files\/file_000000000fec822fbebfa5d1ac5b6a32.png?v=1787179520","url":"https:\/\/islandreefaquatics.com\/products\/toxic-green-branching-hammer","provider":"Island Reef Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}