Hologram Hammer Coral — Single Head
Transform Your Tank with a Living, Shimmering Centerpiece
Looking for a coral that stops you in your tracks... The Hologram Hammer is one of the most visually striking euphyllia variants in the hobby, prized for its iridescent, multi-toned tentacles that appear to shift color under reef lighting — cycling between electric green, teal, and gold depending on your spectrum. Single-head specimens like this one are ideal for aquarists who want an immediate statement piece with serious grow-out potential. Available in limited quantities at The Coral Boutique, this is not a coral you'll find at your local shop.
Hammer corals are large-polyp stony (LPS) corals with slow, steady growth and a deeply satisfying presence in any saltwater aquarium. The flowing, hammer-shaped tentacle tips extend dramatically during feeding and under stable lighting, giving your reef tank a constant sense of motion and life. This single-head frag is a smart starting point — over time it will branch and develop into a multi-head colony that becomes a true architectural anchor in your aquascape. It's a rewarding long-term addition for intermediate to advanced reef keepers who appreciate both beauty and biology.
QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE
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Common Name:Hologram Hammer Coral (Single Head)
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Current Size:Single polyp head, approximately 1–2 inches extended
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Care Level:Moderate
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Temperament:Semi-aggressive — maintains sweeper tentacles that can sting nearby corals; provide adequate spacing
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Diet:Photosynthetic; benefits from supplemental target feeding with mysis shrimp, copepods, or coral-specific LPS foods 1–2x per week
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Reef Safe:Yes, with caution — keep clear of neighboring corals
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Water Conditions:Temp 76–80°F | Salinity 1.025–1.026 | pH 8.1–8.3 | dKH 8–11 | Ca 400–450 ppm | Mg 1250–1350 ppm | Low to moderate flow; moderate lighting (PAR 75–150)
WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?
Every specimen we ship is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and carefully conditioned in our Miami facility before it leaves our hands — we don't ship anything we wouldn't put in our own display tanks. Your Hologram Hammer arrives acclimated, healthy, and ready to thrive from day one.