Hammer or Frogspawn
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naclh2o nut
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Not the one to answer, but have heard that both of these are not beginner corals. I love the hammer but have not taken the leap yet.
i will be following this thread for answers.
Not the one to answer, but have heard that both of these are not beginner corals. I love the hammer but have not taken the leap yet.
i will be following this thread for answers.
jackri
Active Member
Really depends on your setup and water parameters.
I have "hard to care for corals" that thrive in my tank without any special care whatsoever. I like both the frogspawn and hammer coral -- the care is going to be about the same so it's personal choice, but again it all depends on your setup ie. water parameters/lighting.
I have "hard to care for corals" that thrive in my tank without any special care whatsoever. I like both the frogspawn and hammer coral -- the care is going to be about the same so it's personal choice, but again it all depends on your setup ie. water parameters/lighting.
alabama reefer
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I have both. I just provide them good light and quality water. Some people do spot feed but I have never purposely given them anything. My frogspawn(50+ heads) is the size of a soccer ball and my hammer(17 heads) is the size of a softball. (just in case room is an issue for you)
pezenfuego
Active Member
Yes, it is a personal choice. I have a hammer, I love it. Personally I would take one over a frogspawn. They are very similar.
rgaynor81
Member
Originally Posted by Alabama Reefer
http:///forum/post/2966572
I have both. I just provide them good light and quality water. Some people do spot feed but I have never purposely given them anything. My frogspawn(50+ heads) is the size of a soccer ball and my hammer(17 heads) is the size of a softball. (just in case room is an issue for you)
Do you have any pics?
http:///forum/post/2966572
I have both. I just provide them good light and quality water. Some people do spot feed but I have never purposely given them anything. My frogspawn(50+ heads) is the size of a soccer ball and my hammer(17 heads) is the size of a softball. (just in case room is an issue for you)
Do you have any pics?
alabama reefer
Member
Originally Posted by rgaynor81
http:///forum/post/2966896
Do you have any pics?
Let me see if I can get these pictures to work.
http:///forum/post/2966896
Do you have any pics?
Let me see if I can get these pictures to work.
alabama reefer
Member
Originally Posted by rgaynor81
http:///forum/post/2967085
very nice . ill get there some day
Thank you. Just take your time and keep your patience.
http:///forum/post/2967085
very nice . ill get there some day
Thank you. Just take your time and keep your patience.
naclh2o nut
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Originally Posted by Alabama Reefer
http:///forum/post/2966572
I have both. I just provide them good light and quality water. Some people do spot feed but I have never purposely given them anything. My frogspawn(50+ heads) is the size of a soccer ball and my hammer(17 heads) is the size of a softball. (just in case room is an issue for you)
Wow!!
What lighting, flow and how old are they. that is awesome. I am going out shortly and if I have the correct lights and flow then I will be bringing one of this back.
Let me know what you consider ideal.
Originally Posted by Alabama Reefer
http:///forum/post/2966572
I have both. I just provide them good light and quality water. Some people do spot feed but I have never purposely given them anything. My frogspawn(50+ heads) is the size of a soccer ball and my hammer(17 heads) is the size of a softball. (just in case room is an issue for you)
Wow!!
What lighting, flow and how old are they. that is awesome. I am going out shortly and if I have the correct lights and flow then I will be bringing one of this back.
Let me know what you consider ideal.
alabama reefer
Member
Originally Posted by NaClH2O Nut
http:///forum/post/2967300
9
Wow!!
What lighting, flow and how old are they. that is awesome. I am going out shortly and if I have the correct lights and flow then I will be bringing one of this back.
Let me know what you consider ideal.
I have mine under 440w vho's and 2 X 400w mh's. I have the hammer at the bottom of my tank with light flow and the frogspawn is midway to the top with moderate flow. (2 x #4 koralia ph's) Neither likes direct flow. They do better for me when the tentacles sway a little. The hammer I have had a little over 2 years and it had 2 heads when I got it but I kept it under 144w pc's(one year) and it never grew another head. When I moved it to this tank it has flourished and grown considerably. The frogspawn I have had for a year and it had around 25 heads so it has grown twice as big in that time. T-5 lighting or higher would definitely be a plus to make these corals grow. IME with it, pc's will sustain but will not make it thrive. I have enjoyed both but the hammer is probably my favorite between the two. Hope this helps and thanks for the compliment. Good luck!
http:///forum/post/2967300
9
Wow!!
What lighting, flow and how old are they. that is awesome. I am going out shortly and if I have the correct lights and flow then I will be bringing one of this back.
Let me know what you consider ideal.
I have mine under 440w vho's and 2 X 400w mh's. I have the hammer at the bottom of my tank with light flow and the frogspawn is midway to the top with moderate flow. (2 x #4 koralia ph's) Neither likes direct flow. They do better for me when the tentacles sway a little. The hammer I have had a little over 2 years and it had 2 heads when I got it but I kept it under 144w pc's(one year) and it never grew another head. When I moved it to this tank it has flourished and grown considerably. The frogspawn I have had for a year and it had around 25 heads so it has grown twice as big in that time. T-5 lighting or higher would definitely be a plus to make these corals grow. IME with it, pc's will sustain but will not make it thrive. I have enjoyed both but the hammer is probably my favorite between the two. Hope this helps and thanks for the compliment. Good luck!
alabama reefer
Member
Ammonia, trites & trates are all zero. SG(1.026) PH 8.3 Temp 78-79°. Calcium, iodine, magnesium the rest of the trace elements are standard with water changes(try to do bi-monthly but sometimes I get lazy
). I used to dose some things in the past but just stick with water changes now.
alabama reefer
Member
Originally Posted by rgaynor81
http:///forum/post/2967625
sorry for so many questions but i have one more.
Not a problem, I don't mind helping any way possible. I test calcium and magnesium from time to time when I get lazy on my water changes. I have never tested iodine. I really don't have to do a lot to my tank(knock on wood). You will just have to see what works for you. Best advice is stay on top of your water changes and if you have to make changes, make them slow, not suddenly. The only other test you might want is alkalinity.
http:///forum/post/2967625
sorry for so many questions but i have one more.
Not a problem, I don't mind helping any way possible. I test calcium and magnesium from time to time when I get lazy on my water changes. I have never tested iodine. I really don't have to do a lot to my tank(knock on wood). You will just have to see what works for you. Best advice is stay on top of your water changes and if you have to make changes, make them slow, not suddenly. The only other test you might want is alkalinity.