Bannerfish Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 i have only recently started seeing the orange hammers being sold, and i fell in love! are they all wall hammers, or are there any branching ones? anyone here growing this coral out and feel like letting a frag go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 They are walls usually. Been looking for one for a decent price myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timfish Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 There are also orange Frogspawn. They're still to pricy for my tastes. I imagine in a couple of years they'll be fairly common place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tristan23 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Been looking for one also! I would be down to join a group order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannerfish Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) how would you frag a wall hammer? saw chunks off and cut the skin carefully? typical hammers grow quick in my tank. they are real pricey, i saw an orange tipped frogspawn today listed about the same price as an orange hammer, about $120+ shipping. wonder if a few of us could chip in, buy a good sized piece, cut some frags, let them heal, and share it that way? Edited August 16, 2012 by Bannerfish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibs Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 how would you frag a wall hammer? saw chunks off and cut the skin carefully? typical hammers grow quick in my tank. they are real pricey, i saw an orange tipped frogspawn today listed about the same price as an orange hammer, about $120+ shipping. wonder if a few of us could chip in, buy a good sized piece, cut some frags, let them heal, and share it that way? Kind of new to the hobby but if this were possible I would be willing to chip in! I love the orange on these, saw one online somewhere but was a little shocked at the price lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibs Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Ok looking around for some orange hammers and found this site. Watch the video! Now I don't have a saw like that and it said only 70% of cut offs work but it is possible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbnj Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I bought one head of Orange Frogspawn over two years ago....it's still only one head! My Orange Wall Hammer, on the other hand, has grown quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannerfish Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 its typical to loose frags when you frag them, unfortunately. i keep mine to a minimum by keeping them in the same tank next to the mother colony until after they heal up. but most coral is hardier than we think ime. pbnj, maybe we need to bug you for frags of your hammer lol! got any pics you would like to share? interesting note on the frogspawn, i wonder why it hasnt grown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I've got an orange hammer. I've seen branching ones but they're extremely rare. AAF has them in their auctions every so often. Regardless of them being branching or wall type, you can expect to pay a premium for one with good color. Also, make sure to see it in person before purchasing if possible. It's pretty easy to make an ugly brown one look bright orange with minimal editing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifuentes31 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 How bout a pic of the hammer. Never seen one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 It's a lot more orange than this cell phone picture would suggest, but it's the one right behind the scoly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibs Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifuentes31 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 AW MAN!!! NOW I WANT ONE...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Here's one of the same coral with a good camera. Another that AAF had a while back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Not as bright but this guy says it's a orange as well http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1891926 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronJ Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Here's a picture of mine. Looks more orange and impressive in person (iPhone sucks for picture taking). This is under a Radion XR30w: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannerfish Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 man im jealous of these orange hammers yall have, i want one even more now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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