Hammer coral
Fimbriaphyllia paraancora
Essential gear
- Mature reef rock system
- Reef lighting
- Powerhead / wavemaker
- Refractometer / salinity meter
- Alkalinity and Ca/Mg tests
- Coral glue
Water temperature
24–26°C
Salinity
1.024–1.026SG
Lighting
80–150PAR
Flow
Low–moderate
Intermittent random flow; tentacles sway gently
Reach / strike distance
10–15cm
May extend sweeper tentacles at night
Nutrition
Mostly photosynthetic
Occasional small coral feeds are fine
Suggested habitat
Place mid–lower on the rockwork where light and flow aren’t too strong. Watch open/closed state for several days, then adjust gradually—avoid frequent moves.
Plates are husbandry references—not build plans or generator parameters. Check your own water, vessel, and stocking before you act.