Golden Frogspawn Euphyllia

Euphyllia divisa

Saltwater Coral Species Group: Euphyllia Family: Euphyllidae
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About Golden Frogspawn Euphyllia

General information

In general, corals from the genus Euphyllia have long tentacles that may stretch out 2 to 4 inches and are usually extended out most of the time. When the polyps are retracted, you can clearly see that each corallite is completely separated from each other and is encased by its own wall.

For the Golden Frogspawn Euphyllia, they are predominatly colored light purple with light green tips. This are the water parameters for cultivating Golden Frogspawn Euphyllia:

  • Calcium: 420 – 440 ppm
  • Alkalinity: 2.86 – 3.93 MEQ/L (8 – 11 dKH)
  • Phosphates: 0
  • Magnesium: 1260 – 1350
  • Strontium: 8 -10
  • Temperature: 75° – 80° F (24° 27° C)
  • Salinity / Specific Gravity: 1.023 – 1.025
  • pH: 8.1 – 8.4

Diet & nutrition

The Golden Frogspawn Euphyllia get its primary nutrition from the symbiotic zooxanthellae living within its tissues. However, we still do recommend you do supplemental feeding by adding mysis and brine shrimp.

Determining sex

A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Golden Frogspawn Euphyllia. They need to be set at the middle or bottom portion of the tank.

Breeding & spawning

Golden Frogspawn Euphyllia requires moderate lighting and moderate to strong waterflow.

Diseases

The Golden Frogspawn Euphyllia is prone to brown jelly infection, especially if there is minimal waterflow.

Origination

The Golden Frogspawn Euphyllia can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific Ocean. They are considered as a threatened species listed under Appendix II of the CITES List, which means that their international trade is monitored.

Cautions

The Golden Frogspawn Euphyllia has a semi-aggressive behaviour. With this, proper spacing in relation to other coral specimens is recommended.

Acclimation process

Since Golden Frogspawn Euphyllia is a marine species, salinity must be entirely maintained at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.

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