Can you put a torch next to a hammer coral?
While frogspawn, hammerhead, and torch corals often do well next to one another, they should be observed carefully for any aggressiveness that may occur between them.
Where should hammer coral be placed?
Hammer corals generally do best when placed at the bottom of the tank, up to the middle in most reef tank systems. That assumes standard, strong reef aquarium lighting.
Can torch and hammers touch?
That’s the glory of euphillia’s, they can all touch within each other, hammers, torches and frogspawns are completely compatible with one another. just keep them away from other types if you can. This all sounds great!
Can you put Hammer corals together?
Active Member. You can put all Euphyllias (hammers, torches, frogspawns) together and they won’t sting.
Does torch coral sting torch coral?
BEWARE: Torch Corals Sting! BEWARE – Did you know Torch Corals sting your other corals? Unfortunately I have witnessed this first hand with my Torch Coral and prized Red Goni (otherwise known as a Goniopora). In this article I will tell a story about Torch Coral Placement and what you should and should not do.
Does hammer coral like flow?
Water Flow Moderate to strong water movement is recommended. One of the main draws to this type of LPS coral is how it sways in the current. Water flow is both healthy for the Hammer and is pleasing aesthetically.
How many hours of light does hammer coral need?
I recommend 8 hrs a day.
Can a torch coral touch a hammer coral?
All the euphilia corals can be together. They dont sting each other, just everything else! So torches can touch frogspawn and hammers as well…
Where do you put torch coral in a reef tank?
The best placement for your torches would be the middle-to-lower ends of the tank. Then they’re still in reasonably bright light but not straight under the most intense section.
Where do you put torch coral in a tank?
How many hours of light do Hammer corals need?
Do clownfish like torches?
Torch corals will host clownfish, but the clownfish are also likely to kill it with their “nuzzling”. The coral will also never fully expand once clownfish start interacting with it.
What temperature do hammer corals like?
Tank Conditions The perfect water temperature for the Hammer Coral is from 72°- 78° Fahrenheit. Any colder than this, and it will deviate too far from the conditions of its native origins. The Hammer Coral will not do well in water that is too acidic. The perfect pH level of the water should be between 8.1 and 8.4.
Will clownfish host a torch coral?
How much space does torch coral need?
The Torch Coral is a fairly aggressive species, and therefore it needs quite a lot of space. The long polyps tend to sway back and forth, almost as if they are being blown in a gentle breeze. The minimum tank size for a healthy Torch Coral would be 50 gallons.
What PAR do Hammer corals need?
Proper hammer coral care will require that you are meeting a PAR rating generalized for moderate levels of light. That should be between 50 and 150 PAR and you can better determine this by investing in a PAR meter.