Moved a Hammer Coral

gsw0716 · Nov 28, 2025

Hello, I moved two Hammer Corals from one spot of my tank to another, just wanted to give them more room. They've been partially closed all day, wanted to get some opinions on how long do I wait before moving them back to their original place? I'm hoping there's enough flow in the new spot for them.

gsw0716 · Nov 28, 2025

And when I moved them, it was in the morning before my lights came in, so they were closed up.

gsw0716 · Nov 28, 2025

Picture of it currently

Sam7 · Nov 28, 2025

is it more flow where you moved them then what there were? Takes time when corals get touched to regain the normal look. It might not like the flow or light in the new spot but give it time

gsw0716 · Nov 28, 2025

Sam7 said:
is it more flow where you moved them then what there were? Takes time when corals get touched to regain the normal look. It might not like the flow or light in the new spot but give it time

It's about the same, but its coming from.a different direction if that makes sense. Yeah, I'm patient, but I'm also ok moving it back if need be. Just wondering how many days I should give it. I know zoas could be longer etc but not sure on hammers.

Mongo1.0 · Nov 28, 2025

Gotta have some patience with them. I moved mine from one tank to another. They were closed for 3 days. Them they opened up bigger that ever. They do close up at night. Might the the cleaner shrimp messing with it.

MegabiteOG · Nov 28, 2025

If you have similar slow and lighting, it should be fine in a day or three.

Sam7 · Nov 28, 2025

gsw0716 said:
It's about the same, but its coming from.a different direction if that makes sense. Yeah, I'm patient, but I'm also ok moving it back if need be. Just wondering how many days I should give it. I know zoas could be longer etc but not sure on hammers.

wait afew days and see,,,,corals do that