Ultra Orange Hammer Coral
Transform Your Tank with Molten Color That Actually Moves
Looking for a showpiece that earns double-takes... The Ultra Orange Hammer (*Euphyllia ancora*) is one of the most coveted LPS corals in the reef hobby — and for good reason. That deep, saturated orange coloration with contrasting hammer-shaped tips is not your average aquaculture stock; this is a hand-selected, high-grade specimen that commands attention in any saltwater aquarium. Color this vivid doesn't happen by accident, and availability at this quality level is always limited.
Hammer corals are beloved for more than just their looks — those flowing, rhythmic tentacles give your reef tank a sense of life and motion that hard corals simply can't replicate. They grow in distinct heads, making fragging and colony development genuinely rewarding over time. With moderate care requirements, this is a premium piece that doesn't punish you for wanting something exceptional in your home aquarium.
QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE
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Common Name: Ultra Orange Hammer Coral
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Current Size: 1–2 heads (approximately 2–3 inches fully extended)
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Care Level: Moderate
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Temperament: Semi-aggressive — keep clear of neighboring corals; sweeper tentacles can extend at night
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Diet: Photosynthetic; benefits from supplemental target feeding (mysis shrimp, coral-specific foods 1–2x weekly)
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Reef Safe: Yes, with adequate spacing
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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 50–150)
WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?
Every coral at The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and conditioned in our systems until it's eating, coloring up, and thriving — so what ships to you is a specimen already proven to perform. We don't ship stress; we ship confidence.