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Just picked up a 2 headed frag of hammer yesterday for $10 from a local guy. I was wondering how they grow. Do they grow a new branch? Here's a picture of it. iPod quality makes it look like [moderator edit].
Hey jake. From my research, hammer corals begin new brances towards the bottom of the stem. It may take months - years for it to grow - depending on params & feeding.
I have a hammer for a few months now and it's been growing new heads no new branches yet... It went from 2 to about 5-6 heads in about 4 months I think so hopefully that could give you an idea.
I only have a 4 bulb T-5HO
I have a hammer for a few months now and it's been growing new heads no new branches yet... It went from 2 to about 5-6 heads in about 4 months I think so hopefully that could give you an idea.
I only have a 4 bulb T-5HO
Mine has made some great progress in 4 months as well. It went from 3 heads to 5 and another splitting right now as well as 3 new baby heads growing from the base.
Those water changes are pushing phosphate levels down. It is this level IMO that inhibits growth, but too low and there are other corals that will suffer. Kind of a balancing act. I have found I am generally okay in the .05 - .07 range. Once they start dividing,they can grow fast, but sometimes it takes awhile for the coral to get "comfortable."