Ultra Neon Green-Tip Hammer
Ultra Neon Green-Tip Hammer
Ultra Neon Green-Tip Hammer (Fimbriaphyllia paraancora)
The Ultra Neon Green-Tip Hammer is a striking branching LPS coral featuring fleshy, hammer-shaped polyps accented by intensely fluorescent neon green tips. Under blue-heavy reef lighting, the bright tips create incredible contrast while the extended polyps add the flowing movement Hammer Corals are known for.
As a branching variety of Fimbriaphyllia paraancora, individual heads grow along separate skeletal branches, allowing healthy colonies to develop into impressive multi-head showpieces over time.
Recommended Care
Scientific Name: Fimbriaphyllia paraancora
Care Level: Easy to Moderate
Lighting: Low to Moderate — approximately 75–150 PAR
Water Flow: Low to Moderate, indirect/alternating flow
Placement: Lower to middle areas of the aquarium
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Feeding: Primarily photosynthetic; occasional supplemental feeding can support growth
Placement & Flow
Provide gentle to moderate, indirect flow that allows the polyps to sway naturally without being whipped around or pushed against the skeleton. Give the coral several inches of space from neighboring corals to accommodate its expansion and potential sweeper tentacles.
Lighting
The Ultra Neon Green-Tip Hammer generally thrives under low to moderate reef lighting. Gradual light acclimation is recommended when introducing the coral to a new aquarium, particularly when moving it into higher PAR.
Feeding
Hammer 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.
With its electric neon green tips, beautiful flowing movement, and branching growth pattern, the Ultra Neon Green-Tip Hammer is an eye-catching addition to any LPS or mixed reef aquarium.