Duncan vs Hammer

[djm]

Hi guys

just looking for a bit of guidance and a steer here. I have a Fluval spec marine (basically the Fluval evo 13.5G) but a 16 gal version. All with the stock setup / lighting etc which is
It’s been up and running for over 3 months now and is stocked with 2 clowns, 3 hermits and 2 turbo snails.

I’m now looking to start introducing some corals. I have a small Rasta zoa which I have just put in the tank and is doing well. I’m looking at either a Duncan or a Hammer and hope maybe my clowns will host in one.

Out of these two what do people recommend? I’m a newbie at keeping corals so not looking for anything which is difficult to keep.

 

[Mikedawg]

Both are undemanding ime. Hammers are more aggressive toward other corals, but if you hope to have one host clowns (rare) it is your best choice. Why not get both?

 

[lpsouth1978]

Really either is a good option. If I had to chose one, I would probably go with the duncans. I just love the look of them, they are easy to keep, and grow fairly fast!

 

[Dburr1014]

They are very simular in care.
I've never had a clown host in either. I have had them host in mushrooms, leathers and of coarse nems.

 

[djm]

Both are undemanding ime. Hammers are more aggressive toward other corals, but if you hope to have one host clowns (rare) it is your best choice. Why not get both?

I would like to get both in the near future but am just adding to the tank slowly at the moment.

I’ve seen a small yellow hammer for £29 and a rustic blue and green Duncan colony for £50 so I’m weighing up which to get first.

 

[JosephM]

My vote is for a hammer. I added them super early on and they're doing great. Duncans just don't seem to like me, even though I can keep it alive it isn't thriving.

 

[djm]

They are very simular in care.
I've never had a clown host in either. I have had them host in mushrooms, leathers and of coarse nems.

I would like a nem but with the stock light that’s not an option for me.

 

[mdb_talon]

Duncans are relatively easy, but do need to be fed to thrive in my experience.

 

[OrangeCountyReefer]

You really don't want fish hosting corals, they most likely won't regardless. And Stony based corals can eventually die from it. Def would go with a branching hammer though, very hearty.

 

[Desperado Lucky]

My vote is for a hammer. I added them super early on and they're doing great. Duncans just don't seem to like me, even though I can keep it alive it isn't thriving.

Funny, but I had the opposite experience. Duncan’s took off for me from the start, but for some reason the hammer didn’t seem to like me.

 

[JosephM]

Funny, but I had the opposite experience. Duncan’s took off for me from the start, but for some reason the hammer didn’t seem to like me.

Everybody has a different tank lol. Montis love me, birdsnest hate me. Makes no sense sometimes

 

[omgnotyouagain]

I say get them all I provided some pictures for reference there’s a lot to pick from in this hobby find the ones that you like hope that help as you can see I love them all

 

[DIAZ REEF]

Hi guys

just looking for a bit of guidance and a steer here. I have a Fluval spec marine (basically the Fluval evo 13.5G) but a 16 gal version. All with the stock setup / lighting etc which is
It’s been up and running for over 3 months now and is stocked with 2 clowns, 3 hermits and 2 turbo snails.

I’m now looking to start introducing some corals. I have a small Rasta zoa which I have just put in the tank and is doing well. I’m looking at either a Duncan or a Hammer and hope maybe my clowns will host in one.

Out of these two what do people recommend? I’m a newbie at keeping corals so not looking for anything which is difficult to keep.

I’m a hammer fan. Love them. Duncan’s are also nice