Grafted Gold Hammer
Transform Your Tank with a True Collector's Piece
Looking for something rare that genuinely stops people mid-scroll? The Grafted Gold Hammer is exactly that — two distinct color morphs fused on a single skeleton, creating a living piece of living art that no two hobbyists will have exactly alike. The rich gold polyps catch light with every ripple of flow, and the grafted nature of this specimen means you're getting double the visual impact in one placement. Available exclusively at The Coral Boutique, this is the kind of coral that anchors a build.
Hammer corals are a favorite in the saltwater aquarium hobby for good reason — they're visually dynamic, respond expressively to water conditions, and grow into sprawling, impressive colonies over time. The Grafted Gold Hammer is an intermediate keeper: rewarding for reefers who have their parameters dialed in and are ready to add something with serious showroom presence to their reef tank.
Quick Stats & Care Guide
- Common Name: Grafted Gold Hammer Coral
- Species: Euphyllia ancora
- Care Level: Moderate
- Temperament: Semi-aggressive (sweeper tentacles — give 4–6" of space from neighbors)
- Diet: Photosynthetic; benefits from occasional target feeding (mysis, reef roids)
- Reef Safe: Yes, with placement consideration
- Lighting: Moderate (PAR 75–150)
- Flow: Low to moderate — high flow will cause retraction
- Water Conditions: Temp 76–78°F | Salinity 1.025–1.026 | dKH 8–11 | pH 8.1–8.4 | Nitrates <10 ppm
Why Buy From The Coral Boutique?
Every specimen we carry is ethically sourced, individually quarantined, and conditioned in our system until it's eating well and fully acclimated — so what arrives at your door is ready to thrive, not just survive.
