Ultra Aussie Fat Head Double Splatter Branching Hammer
Typical needs for this coral type. Ask us if you're unsure.
Transform Your Tank with a Statement Piece from Down Under
Looking for a hammer coral that truly stops you mid-scroll? The Ultra Aussie Fat Head Double Splatter Branching Hammer is exactly that — a collector-grade Euphyllia ancora variant sourced from Australian waters, where exceptional color morphs and oversized, swollen heads set specimens apart from anything the Indo-Pacific typically offers. The "double splatter" patterning — vivid contrasting color bursts across each fat, balloon-like tip — makes every head a miniature work of abstract art. These don't last, and they don't come cheap, because there simply aren't many like them.
The branching growth form means this specimen will divide and extend over time, rewarding patient aquarists with an ever-expanding colony that anchors any reef tank with drama and movement. Those thick, fleshy tentacles sway in moderate flow like a living centerpiece, and the aggressive reach they display makes them a confident, personality-driven addition to any saltwater aquarium layout. Watching a Fat Head hammer fully extend under good lighting is one of the hobby's genuine pleasures.
QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE
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Common Name: Ultra Aussie Fat Head Double Splatter Branching Hammer Coral
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Current Size: Not specified — contact us for current head count and sizing
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Care Level: Moderate — well-suited for intermediate reef keepers
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Temperament: Semi-aggressive — maintain at least 6 inches of space from neighboring corals; sweeper tentacles extend at night
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Diet: Photosynthetic (zooxanthellae); benefits from weekly target feeding of meaty foods such as mysis or reef roids
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Reef Safe: Yes, with caution — keep away from LPS and SPS neighbors due to sweeper reach
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Water Conditions: Temp 76–79°F | Salinity 1.025–1.026 | pH 8.1–8.3 | dKH 8–11 | Ca 400–450 ppm | Mg 1250–1350 ppm | Moderate flow, moderate lighting (PAR 100–200)
WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?
Every specimen from The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and conditioned in our Miami facility until it is eating well, fully extended, and genuinely ready to thrive — not just survive — in your home aquarium. When you buy an Ultra Aussie Hammer online, you want a coral that ships with confidence behind it. That's the standard we hold ourselves to, every single order.