Hammer Coral

[usmcmarc]

Saw a small piece of Hammer Coral at LFS today. Now, all the hammer coral I have seen to date has been a brown or green color. I think I have seen some orangeish colored hammer before. This one was WHITE. Recalling my lesson learned from my BTA....Is it safe to assume this coral is BLEACHED? I didnt know corals could bleach like anemones do.

 

[melosu58]

Yes corals can bleach too but the severity is what you are concerned about. When I first got mine it was white but after some time it turned pink. It depends alot on your lighting. You can check mine out in my gallery.

 

[melosu58]

Here is the pics of mine when I first got it and now.

Sorry I dont know what happened on the second pic but just click on it and it will go to the right color.

 

[Devilishturtles]

I agree. If the flesh looks good, meaning all the polyps are open and nothing looks damaged (and the LFS is willing to discount the coral for you!) I don't see a reason why you can't get it and nurse it back to health. I did the same with a brain coral. Good as new now.