Pink Tip Frogspawn Coral
Pink Tip Frogspawn Coral
Species: Euphyllia divisa / Fimbriaphyllia divisa
Growth Form:
Large Polyp Stony (LPS); branching or wall-type with flowing tentacles and rounded “frog egg” tips.
Coloration:
Green to olive tentacles with vibrant pink or magenta tips; strong fluorescence under blue lighting.
Temperament:
Semi-aggressive; develops sweeper tentacles — allow proper spacing.
Tank Size:
30 gallons and up (50+ gallons preferred for stability).
Placement:
Mid to lower levels with adequate space around the colony.
Lighting:
Moderate (PAR 80–150).
Flow:
Moderate, indirect flow for gentle swaying motion.
Diet:
Photosynthetic; benefits from supplemental feeding.
Feeding:
1–2 times weekly with mysis, reef roids, or fine meaty foods.
Reef Safe:
Yes, with proper spacing from neighboring corals.
Care Level:
Moderate; requires stable alkalinity and consistent parameters.
Pink Tip Frogspawn Coral
Species: Euphyllia divisa / Fimbriaphyllia divisa
Growth Form:
Large Polyp Stony (LPS) coral with branching or wall-type skeleton. Features long flowing tentacles with rounded, bubble-like tips that resemble frog eggs — giving the coral its common name.
Coloration:
Typically green to olive tentacles with vibrant pink or magenta tips. Under blue/actinic lighting, the pink tips fluoresce beautifully, creating strong contrast and eye-catching movement in the reef tank.
Temperament:
Semi-aggressive.
Can extend sweeper tentacles several inches, particularly at night. Provide adequate space from neighboring corals to avoid stinging.
Tank Size:
30 gallons and up. Larger, stable systems (50+ gallons) are ideal for long-term growth and health.
Placement:
Mid to lower areas of the aquarium. Ensure enough space around the colony to allow full polyp extension without contacting other corals.
Lighting:
Moderate (PAR 80–150).
Too much light may cause bleaching, while too little can reduce coloration and polyp expansion.
Flow:
Moderate, indirect flow.
Gentle, alternating current is ideal to create a natural swaying motion. Avoid strong, direct flow that can damage tissue.
Diet:
Primarily photosynthetic via symbiotic zooxanthellae, but benefits from supplemental feeding.
Feeding:
1–2 times per week with mysis shrimp, reef roids, or other fine meaty foods. Target feeding encourages faster growth and fuller extension.
Reef Safe:
Yes, with proper spacing. Can coexist with other Euphyllia species when given room.
Care Level:
Moderate.
Best suited for aquarists who maintain stable alkalinity and consistent parameters. Sensitive to sudden swings, especially in alkalinity and salinity.
Ideal Parameters:
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Salinity: 1.025–1.026
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Temperature: 76–78°F
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Alkalinity: 8–9 dKH (keep stable)
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Calcium: 400–450 ppm
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Magnesium: 1250–1350 ppm
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Nitrates: 5–15 ppm
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Phosphates: 0.03–0.08 ppm
Fun Fact:
Frogspawn corals are closely related to hammer and torch corals, and under stable conditions can form stunning “Euphyllia gardens” showcasing flowing movement and vibrant fluorescence.