Micro vs Normal Hammers

[liddojunior]

When it comes to hammer corals, I understand that indo vs Aussie hammers can be very different in polyp size. With indo branching hammers, forming smaller and thinner branches compared to Aussie hammers.

I was wondering what about micro hammers. I’ve seen vendors selling micro hammers that come from both regions.

What exactly are these micro hammers? Are they like they like the torch cristata of hammers? Can they touch regular hammers?

For example with Gonipora and micro Gonipora, I learned the hard way they can’t touch.

Anyone keep these micro hammers?

 

[thamnasteroid]

Can I see some pictures of these micro hammers? I haven't seen them before.

 

[VintageReefer]

Never heard of micro hammer

Micro gonipora is a trade name for Bernardpora, a similar species but one that does not tolerate being near goniopora

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Never heard of a micro hammer before, would be curious if you have pictures!

 

[thamnasteroid]

Never heard of micro hammer

Micro gonipora is a trade name for Bernardpora, a similar species but one that does not tolerate being near goniopora

Micro Goniopora are not actually Bernardpora; that was just a misidentification started by Reef Builders. True Bernardpora look like this:
Bernardpora stutchburyi | Hong Kong | Credit: Josy Lai

Bernardpora stutchburyi | New Caledonia | Credit: Damien Brouste

 

[thamnasteroid]

If these "micro hammers" are coming from Indonesia, there is a possibility--though minute--that these could be Euphyllia baliensis. Try to get your hands on one, cut off a branch or two, and look at the corallites. Are the septa in cycles of eight? If so, then that is E. baliensis.

 

[shcrimps]

If these "micro hammers" are coming from Indonesia, there is a possibility--though minute--that these could be Euphyllia baliensis. Try to get your hands on one, cut off a branch or two, and look at the corallites. Are the septa in cycles of eight? If so, then that is E. baliensis.

just looked those up and by far the coolest i have seen so now i have a new obsession and goal to obtain one thank you

 

[thamnasteroid]

just looked those up and by far the coolest i have seen so now i have a new obsession and goal to obtain one thank you

Likely impossible to obtain; they occur in mesophotic depths, deeper than PADI recreational limits, I think.

 

[shcrimps]

Likely impossible to obtain; they occur in mesophotic depths, deeper than PADI recreational limits, I think.

yeah doubt i’d ever be able to
even if they hit the market in the next ten years i probably still wouldn’t be able to afford a piece
super super cool though
it would be cool if an aquarium got one so people could see it and we would be able to learn more about them