Frogspawn, Hammer or Torch?

[Shep]

Once my tank gets a little more stablized after its move I really would like to add a euphyllia coral but like them all too much to pick so I need some help. If you had to pick petween the 3 which would you choose and why?

 

[twistedfinn967]

For me, it would depend on which one I liked the looks of, not the species.

 

[Stephanie11]

I like torches! But it all depends on the color. And you do need a little space between torches and others.

 

[AJQ69]

Go with either Hammers or Frogys, torch will "trim" the surrounding area...

 

[Reefrookie220]

Torches are my favorite. Good growth and extension from mine and with a wave they are gorgeous.

 

[Waters]

I agree with twisted....depends on how each one looks. I like (and have) all three but I like them each for different reasons.

 

[4FordFamily]

Torch then hammer. Really neat hammer can trump some torch though.

 

[Reefrookie220]

I've got bi color hammers Aussie gold torch and a purple with green torch. Recently saw some pink hammers at my lfs that were awesome. To me a wave maker makes all the difference. The back and forth motion of those long torch tentacles wins it.

 

[The Kahnasaur]

As others have said, Torches need space. Hammers and Frogspawns can almost always coexist so if you're going for a "euphyllia garden" I'd suggest the later two. Torches tend to have longer tentacles so if you like the idea of more movement in the current, they're your go to of the 3.

 

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[NoStRaThOmAs]

I like the wave of the wall hammers. Just keep everything else 6" away from it. They flow with the current and it is mesmerizing!

 

[mbemount]

I really like everything but my favorite has to be 'Euphyllia divisa', I really like how big the branches can get and all the spots on each. Out of all of them I dislike that I have to watch what I put around my torch as it has a lot longer reach and can hit anything in its radius.

 

[Tab28]

Torches need more room and do not, in most cases, play well with other euphyllia. Hammers and frogspawn can be mixed together. Of the 3 hammers take up the least amount of room. Hammers and frogspawn also come in wall varieties. But are not as hardy as the branching types.

Choose what color or type you like. Space needed and type of water current will help narrow your choice down. Torches look better under random flows.

 

[Z06-Hec]

IME, i love them all, but the Frogspawn seems to be the hardiest... I had a small colony of torches that went from 7 heads down to 3 after about 8 months. My hammers are also hearty but grow less compared to the Frogs...
Torches have awesome colors, i have a nice fat gold one that extends and bounces in my waves awesome. Have 1 wall hammer that extends and looks great but every once in a while releases some white slime like its upset about something, its fairly new.
Then i have a bi color hammer that i have had for over a year and it split at one point about 2-3 more heads then got knocked over into the sand and receded for a few months...
My frogs on the other hand dont care about anything... they grow, get knocked over, and keep opening up...
In terms of what is hardiest, IMO....
Frogs
Hammers
Torches last place

 

[Jelloshots1613]

Is it normal for the branches of the tenticals to brown up? I had one and after the branches went brown it died sadly. I want to try this kind of coral again though

 

[MaxTremors]

Well, hammers and frogspawns are no longer Euphyllia, they are Fimbriaphyllia. And why can’t you have all three?