Why is my Frogspawn Coral not opening fully?

This can be caused by excessive water flow, inadequate or overly intense lighting, or unstable water parameters (especially alkalinity swings). Ensure the flow is gentle and indirect, and test your water chemistry.

Can I place a Frogspawn next to a Hammer Coral?

Yes, usually. *Fimbriaphyllia divisa* (Frogspawn) and *Fimbriaphyllia ancora* (Hammer) are closely related and generally tolerate each other's presence without stinging, though observing them closely upon introduction is always wise.

Do I need to feed my Frogspawn Coral?

While it can survive purely on light via its zooxanthellae, feeding it directly with mysis shrimp or LPS pellets 1-2 times a week will dramatically increase its growth and vitality.

Why is my coral turning white (bleaching)?

Bleaching occurs when the coral expels its symbiotic algae, usually due to stress from sudden temperature spikes, overly intense lighting, or poor water quality. Correct the underlying issue slowly to allow the coral to recover.

How fast does a Frogspawn Coral grow?

Under ideal conditions with stable calcium and alkalinity, a branching Frogspawn can grow a new head (polyp) every few months.

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Frogspawn Coral

Fimbriaphyllia divisa

A staple Large Polyp Stony (LPS) coral featuring unique, multi-tipped tentacles that resemble a cluster of frog eggs.

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Ideal Conditions

Temperature: 24 – 27 °C
pH range: 8.1 – 8.4
Hardness: 8 – 12 dGH
Salinity: 1.024 – 1.026 SG
Adult size: 15 – 60 cm
100 Litres (for stable water chemistry): 100 litres+
Lifespan: 10 – 50 years
Diet: Photosynthetic and carnivorous (zooplankton)
Water flow: Moderate, indirect flow
Preferred setup: Established reef aquarium with ample space away from other corals

About the Frogspawn Coral

The Frogspawn Coral (*Fimbriaphyllia divisa*, formerly *Euphyllia divisa*) is a highly sought-after Large Polyp Stony (LPS) coral. Its common name accurately describes its fleshy, branching tentacles that terminate in swollen nodules, looking remarkably like amphibian eggs. Depending on the specimen, its underlying skeleton can grow in a branching (phaceloid) or meandering wall (flabello-meandroid) structure.

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Where Frogspawn Coral comes from

Native range

Indo-Pacific, Coral Triangle

Countries / regions

Australia, Indonesia, Philippines, Fiji, Papua New Guinea

Habitat

Shallow reef environments, protected reef slopes, and lagoons with turbid water.

Widespread across the Indo-West Pacific, often forming large contiguous stands in protected habitats.

Similar species

Hammer Coral
Fimbriaphyllia ancora
Torch Coral
Euphyllia glabrescens
Octospawn Coral
Fimbriaphyllia yaeyamaensis

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Compatible tank mates

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Ocellaris Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
Often adopts the Frogspawn as a host in the absence of an anemone, living symbiotically.
Great
Hammer Coral
Fimbriaphyllia ancora
Usually tolerates other closely related Fimbriaphyllia species, allowing them to be placed near one another without fatal stinging.
Great
Torch Coral
Euphyllia glabrescens
Despite being related, Torch Corals are highly aggressive and often severely sting Frogspawn Corals if placed too close.
Compatible with caution
Coral Beauty Angelfish
Centropyge bispinosa
Dwarf angelfish may occasionally nip at the fleshy polyps of LPS corals, causing the coral to retract and decline.
Compatible with caution
Raccoon Butterflyfish
Chaetodon lunula
Not reef safe; will actively predate on the fleshy polyps of stony corals.
Not recommended

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