Frogspawn Coral (Euphyllia divisa) Care Guide

An LPS coral with flowing tentacles ending in split tips resembling frog eggs. Mesmerizing movement in the current.

Overview

Euphyllia divisa is a species in the family Euphylliidae. An LPS coral with flowing tentacles ending in split tips resembling frog eggs. Mesmerizing movement in the current. Has potent sweeper tentacles that can sting neighboring corals, so needs adequate spacing. Clownfish may host in it as an anemone substitute.

Taxonomy

Family: Euphylliidae
Genus: Euphyllia
Scientific name: Euphyllia divisa
Origin: Indo-Pacific

Habitat

Euphyllia divisa is a large-polyp stony coral of Indo-Pacific reefs whose fleshy tentacles end in branched, frogspawn-like tips. It hosts symbiotic algae for energy and also captures food; it bears sweeper tentacles that can sting neighbouring corals, so it needs spacing.

Tank requirements

Minimum tank volume: 100 L
Temperature: 24-27 °C
pH: 8.1-8.4
Salinity: SG 1.024-1.026
KH: 8-12 dKH
Water flow: moderate
Adult size: 10-30 cm
Lifespan: 10-30 years
Difficulty: intermediate

Diet

Classified as omnivore. Recommended feeding frequency: weekly + photosynthetic. In captivity, offer a varied diet appropriate to the species — quality prepared foods supplemented with frozen or live items of suitable size.

Compatibility

Temperament: semi-aggressive
Position in tank: bottom
Compatible tank mates: Clownfish, Wrasses, Gobies
Avoid with: Nearby Corals, Coral Nippers

Reef compatibility

Generally classified as reef-safe with caution: may disturb other sessile invertebrates, sting neighbouring corals or prey on small ornamental shrimps, so placement and tankmates need consideration.