I’ve got three frag‘s of them and I have the fuval evo 15.3 gallon and when I had the original light that came with the tank they seemed happy and then I recently purchased the AI prime reefer like 5 months ago and it doesn’t seem like they’re as happy and they don’t wanna pop out they kind of like hide any help would be greatly appreciate thank you
when my 55 gallon was stable i couldnt keep torches to save my life , water always level,clean a little bit detrius, but other than that all good ,help a brother OUT
My hammer coral died within a few days of getting it. All because it does not like flow at all. The reef store failed to help, and the thing died because it could not handle being outside of the stores frag table. Perfect quality water and the thing just turned to mush as soon as it felt a little breeze of water flow.
@@EagleAquatics sorry to hear that. That's one hell of a loss! I'll subscribe and keep up to date with your vids. 🙂 forgive me I stumbled across this video the other day but hadn't seen your other videos 🙂
I have a question. What can i do to encourage my hammer to fully open up. I’ve tried moving on the middle section of the tank, the top, the bottom. I’ve also tried adjusting the light and flow and still not opening up, it’s only been a few days since i got it any tips?
I had the same problem. I finally just left it alone and about a month or so later, it opened all the way. Once that happened, I can move it anywhere and it always opens back up. Just let it be in a low to medium flow area and give it time. Mine is now on the bottom in the sand and is fully open.
I recently bought a wall hammer coral that was frag from its original colony. It's not doing well after 4 days of doing really well. Right now all the tentacles are receding. I've checked all my parameter and they're within your recommended stats. Do you have any other idea?
I commented before about how my tank was overgrown with Xenia, I'm doing some rearranging now, planning on restocking it with Zoas, another montipora, and candy canes. I'd possibly like to try one of these as well, but I'm kind of cautious.
Definitely get some hammers, I have had no problems at all, keep flow on the lower side and enjoy, branching are easier, if in doubt watch this video,guy is spot on.
It can be tricky, the thing with those types of algae and bacteria is that they like areas of low flow, try pointing a powerhead towards the spot its growing, I would also ramp up water changes and blow it off the rocks with a baster of some sort.
Those Frogspawn are spectacular!
Thank you!!
That's a beautiful Trigger in the intro.
What kind is it?
Does hammers have different types? I saw some long polyps, and some are short, looks like cabbage
I’ve got three frag‘s of them and I have the fuval evo 15.3 gallon and when I had the original light that came with the tank they seemed happy and then I recently purchased the AI prime reefer like 5 months ago and it doesn’t seem like they’re as happy and they don’t wanna pop out they kind of like hide any help would be greatly appreciate thank you
Might have to lower the intensity of that light. The AI is a ton more powerful than the stock fluval light.
you mention cheap LEDs , i use beamswork . 65 led somthing . on a budget
If it works stick with it.
when my 55 gallon was stable i couldnt keep torches to save my life , water always level,clean a little bit detrius, but other than that all good ,help a brother OUT
Hard to say honestly, im still trying to figure out why my corals are dying.
My hammer coral died within a few days of getting it. All because it does not like flow at all. The reef store failed to help, and the thing died because it could not handle being outside of the stores frag table. Perfect quality water and the thing just turned to mush as soon as it felt a little breeze of water flow.
Keep them in medium light and lower flow and they should do good. Check water parameters.
Great garden! I know it's been 2 years, but about how many inches do you space the frag plugs between hammers?
I did probably 4-5 inches between each one.
Your lps are beautiful! 😍 hammers and spawns are definatly my favourite. Your tank is stunning.
Thank you!! I wish it still looked like that.. :(
@@EagleAquatics oh no what happened? :(
In short I lost 90% of all my coral due to a unknown cause. Watch my latest reef update and you can see the damage and my theory as to what happened.
@@EagleAquatics sorry to hear that. That's one hell of a loss! I'll subscribe and keep up to date with your vids. 🙂 forgive me I stumbled across this video the other day but hadn't seen your other videos 🙂
Sweet thanks for the sub!! Checkout my full playlist on this tank!!
I have a question. What can i do to encourage my hammer to fully open up. I’ve tried moving on the middle section of the tank, the top, the bottom. I’ve also tried adjusting the light and flow and still not opening up, it’s only been a few days since i got it any tips?
I had the same problem. I finally just left it alone and about a month or so later, it opened all the way. Once that happened, I can move it anywhere and it always opens back up. Just let it be in a low to medium flow area and give it time. Mine is now on the bottom in the sand and is fully open.
I recently bought a wall hammer coral that was frag from its original colony. It's not doing well after 4 days of doing really well. Right now all the tentacles are receding. I've checked all my parameter and they're within your recommended stats. Do you have any other idea?
Thats tough man usually when they start to recede they die in my experience. Try moving him lower in the tank and out of the flow, see if that helps.
nice informative video and cool hammers. what do you dose for keeping vibrant hammers?
I used to dose BRS calcium and alkalinity and magnesium.
How do you get your nitrates up...
Feed a LOT, thats pretty much it, dont get them above 5ppm though.
Just got one! It opened up right away and looks amazing.
Thanks for another great review. 👍🏼
Do those corals sting the fish? Great review on your corals. The tank looks awesome.
Thank you, those corals do not sting fish.
I keep my hammers under marine leds and they are growing like crazy!
What marine leds? Current Orbit Marines?
I commented before about how my tank was overgrown with Xenia, I'm doing some rearranging now, planning on restocking it with Zoas, another montipora, and candy canes. I'd possibly like to try one of these as well, but I'm kind of cautious.
Try one man, if you are able to successfully grow all those corals, you wont have a problem with any euphillia corals like hammer corals.
@@EagleAquatics Thanks! All of my corals seem to be doing well now, and my nutrient levels are low, so I think I'll give it a shot.
@@andersschmich8600 I definitely would!
@@EagleAquatics My LFS had some last time, hopefully they still will in a few days. Just have to keep them away from the others.
Definitely get some hammers, I have had no problems at all, keep flow on the lower side and enjoy, branching are easier, if in doubt watch this video,guy is spot on.
Love hammer corals
Is the cleaning the tank next
Look for it in the coming weeks
Has anyone here taken care of red slime algae?
It can be tricky, the thing with those types of algae and bacteria is that they like areas of low flow, try pointing a powerhead towards the spot its growing, I would also ramp up water changes and blow it off the rocks with a baster of some sort.
Alright thanks
Great looking hammer/frog garden and video 👍
Thanks, a work in process
@@EagleAquatics isn't always lol
Hahaha you got that right