Branching purple hammer placement

hobbby3 · 06/25/2012, 10:53 PM

Where's the best placement for a branching hammer to thrive? Does it need to be in the sand to grow properly or can I epoxy the branch into a hole in one of my rocks and still get nice results. I keep moving it around and think it's starting to get upset.

Tank is a 90 gallon with 2 175 watt MH lighting.

scapes · 06/25/2012, 11:19 PM

I wouldnt put it on the sand as sand particles can get into the heads, causing agitation which can lead to death. You can epoxy into holes in the rocks with no problems. Ive done it tons of times. They do need light aclimation though. If theyre down low, dont go putting them directly under your mh's. I have had some directly under mh's, but they need some good time acclimating to that light intensity.

Michigan Mike · 06/26/2012, 12:51 AM

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aandfsoccr04 · 06/26/2012, 10:03 AM

I have mine on the first rock right off the sand. It's slightly shaded and doing very well. Moderate indirect flow. 2x250w radiums.

hobbby3 · 06/26/2012, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michigan Mike

PICTURES PLEEEEZ ! LoL... purple hammer... Mmmmmmm....

This is the second placement. The flow didnt seem good enough so I moved it one last time and suck it in the rocks in the bottom 1/3 of the tank in a little higher flow area.

I'll post a picture of the 3rd and final spot tomorrow

hobbby3 · 06/26/2012, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scapes

I wouldnt put it on the sand as sand particles can get into the heads, causing agitation which can lead to death. You can epoxy into holes in the rocks with no problems. Ive done it tons of times. They do need light aclimation though. If theyre down low, dont go putting them directly under your mh's. I have had some directly under mh's, but they need some good time acclimating to that light intensity.

Perfect scapes thats exactly the answer I was hoping for... didnt want to put it in the sand

06/25/2012, 10:53 PM	#1
hobbby3 Reef Junkie Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 371	Branching purple hammer placement Where's the best placement for a branching hammer to thrive? Does it need to be in the sand to grow properly or can I epoxy the branch into a hole in one of my rocks and still get nice results. I keep moving it around and think it's starting to get upset. Tank is a 90 gallon with 2 175 watt MH lighting. __________________ My 90G Tank thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2147252 My Water Details: WATER: IO Reef Cry, SG 1.026, Alk 8.5, Calc 435, Mag 1480

06/26/2012, 10:03 AM	#4
aandfsoccr04 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 3,561	I have mine on the first rock right off the sand. It's slightly shaded and doing very well. Moderate indirect flow. 2x250w radiums. __________________ 120 gallon mixed reef

06/25/2012, 11:19 PM	#2
scapes Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 2,520	I wouldnt put it on the sand as sand particles can get into the heads, causing agitation which can lead to death. You can epoxy into holes in the rocks with no problems. Ive done it tons of times. They do need light aclimation though. If theyre down low, dont go putting them directly under your mh's. I have had some directly under mh's, but they need some good time acclimating to that light intensity.

06/26/2012, 12:51 AM	#3
Michigan Mike Freedom costs a buckofive Join Date: May 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,002	PICTURES PLEEEEZ ! LoL... purple hammer... Mmmmmmm....