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Euphyllia paradivisa
A branching hard coral displaying trumpet-shaped tentacles, named for their appearance during spawning. Sensitive to water flow placement. Beginner to intermediate species with straightforward care needs.
Frogspawn coral (Euphyllia paradivisa, family Euphylliidae) is a large-polyp stony (LPS) coral from Indo-Pacific reef slopes. Numerous tentacles with bulbous, rounded tips emerge from a branching skeleton, resembling a mass of frog eggs and giving the coral its name. It shows greens, golds, and purples, and the tentacles sway beautifully in the current. It is relatively easy to keep under low to moderate lighting and gentle low to moderate flow. Avoid strong direct current, which damages the tentacles, and intense light, which causes fading. Its long sweeper tentacles aggressively attack nearby corals, so ample spacing is essential. Feeding once or twice weekly promotes color and growth. It propagates by skeletal division and is a popular Euphyllia alongside hammer and torch corals.
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The ideal water temperature for the Frogspawn Coral is 24〜27℃.
Origin
reef slopes of the Indo-Pacific
Temperature
24〜27℃
Photosynthesis via zooxanthellae, supplemented with zooplankton
Low to moderate lighting suits it. Strong light causes fading, so provide steady moderate LED lighting.
Sources: AlgaeBarn: SPS/LPS care (PAR/flow) / AlgaeBarn: Water Parameters 101
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Scleractinia (Euphyllia paradivisa, Euphylliidae). CITES Appendix II.
Sources: DOC NZ / CITES-listed corals (Scleractinia spp. = App. II)
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Low–moderate; adjust so tentacles flow
KH 7-9, Ca 400-450ppm, keep stable
In addition to photosynthesis by its zooxanthellae, feeding zooplankton 1-2 times a week promotes colour and growth.
It can be propagated by fragging, splitting the skeleton. If the tentacles stay retracted, check whether flow or light is too strong.
Long sweeper tentacles attack neighbors; give wide spacing
Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.
The ideal temperature for Frogspawn Coral is 24〜27℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.
Frogspawn Coral feeds on: Photosynthesis via zooxanthellae, supplemented with zooplankton. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.
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Last updated: June 23, 2026