Aquacultured Gold Branch Hammer
The cultured Gold Branch Hammers are an easier coral that has great movement and tan polyps. Their long, flowing polyps make them very desirable to all levels of hobbyists. These polyps resemble a hammer, which is how they got their common name. These polyps will be present during the day and will hide during the night, so do not be alarmed that they are not out when the lights are off. It has an undemanding set of requirements: needs include moderate light and medium flow. They can live in situations with higher lighting, but be sure to avoid too much flow. Feeding them a marine based, meaty diet a couple times a week is essential in any tank situation, and is most important in situations with lower lighting. Supplemental feeding and regular water changes will turn these into major colonies in a short period of time. Provide enough space between this coral and its neighbors because their sweeper tentacles come out at night and can sting other corals.