TSA Electro Hammer Coral

Electro Hammer Coral (Fimbriaphyllia paraancora) thrives with stable, moderate conditions. Provide moderate light (75–150 PAR); start lower and increase over 1–2 weeks to prevent bleaching. Use gentle, random flow that keeps polyps swaying without folding or retracting; enough movement helps prevent detritus buildup between the fleshy heads. Target feed 1–2 times weekly with small meaty foods (mysis, chopped krill) or fine coral foods; this supports growth and recovery after fragging. Keep temperature 76–80°F, pH 8.0–8.4, salinity 1.025–1.026 (35 ppt), calcium 400–450 ppm, alkalinity 8.0–9.5 dKH, magnesium 1250–1350 ppm, nitrate 5–15 ppm, phosphate 0.03–0.10 ppm. Test weekly with reliable kits, use a refractometer for salinity, and dose to hold numbers steady—swings often lead to tissue recession.Place in the lower to mid tank, on a stable surface without sharp edges, with 3–6 inches clearance from neighbors. It is semi‑aggressive and extends stinging tentacles at night; avoid contact with most other corals, though similar Fimbriaphyllia may sometimes coexist. Acclimate by drip (30–45 minutes), dip in iodine-based solution to reduce pests, and light-acclimate by starting in shade or reducing photoperiod. Common issues: recession from low alkalinity or too much flow; pale or bleached tissue from excessive light or low nutrients; brown jelly disease after damage—immediately siphon, frag away affected heads, perform an iodine dip, and improve flow. Maintain clean but not sterile water, avoid blasting flow, and handle only by the skeleton to protect the soft tissue.