Orange Branching Frogspawn - Euphyllia divisa

Orange Branching Frogspawn (Euphyllia divisa)

Orange Branching Frogspawn is a colourful LPS coral admired for its warm orange tones, fleshy polyps and graceful flowing movement. Its branching skeleton makes it an excellent feature coral for adding height, motion and vibrant contrast to a mixed reef aquarium, while its rounded frogspawn-like tentacle tips create a soft, natural display under reef lighting.

Common Name:
Orange Branching Frogspawn, Branching Frogspawn Coral, Orange Frogspawn Coral, Euphyllia Coral

Scientific Name (Latin):
Euphyllia divisa

Coral Type:
LPS Coral

Growth Form:
Branching skeletal growth with large fleshy polyps and rounded, frogspawn-like tentacle tips.

Water Type:
Marine

Origin / Natural Habitat:
Frogspawn corals are found across Indo-Pacific reef habitats, including sheltered reef slopes, lagoonal areas and mixed coral zones where they receive moderate light, stable water quality and gentle to moderate water movement.

Water Parameters:
Temperature: 24–26°C
pH Range: 8.1–8.4
Salinity: SG 1.024–1.026
Alkalinity: 7–10 dKH
Calcium: 400–450 ppm
Magnesium: 1250–1350 ppm
Nitrate: Low but detectable
Phosphate: Low but detectable

Lighting:
MEDIUM
Orange Branching Frogspawn is best kept under moderate reef lighting, where its colouration and polyp extension can develop well without excessive stress. Avoid placing it directly under intense lighting when first introduced, and use gradual acclimation if moving it into a brighter position.

Flow:
LOW TO MEDIUM
Provide gentle to moderate, indirect flow that allows the polyps to sway naturally. Strong direct flow should be avoided, as it can force the fleshy tissue against the skeleton and may cause retraction, irritation or tissue damage.

Placement:
Place on lower to middle rockwork where the coral can expand fully and remain secure. Allow generous spacing around it, as the fleshy polyps can extend beyond the skeleton and may sting neighbouring corals.

Temperament / Aggression:
Semi-aggressive
Frogspawn corals can sting nearby corals and may extend sweeper tentacles, especially when competing for space. Keep it away from delicate SPS, soft corals and other LPS corals unless there is enough room to prevent contact.

Feeding:
Photosynthetic, but benefits from feeding
Orange Branching Frogspawn receives much of its energy from light through its symbiotic zooxanthellae, but it can benefit from occasional target feeding. Suitable foods include small mysis, fine meaty coral foods, LPS pellets and enriched reef foods. Feed sparingly and avoid oversized foods that may stress the tissue.

Growth Rate:
Moderate
In a stable reef aquarium, Orange Branching Frogspawn can gradually develop into a fuller display with healthy polyp extension and steady skeletal growth. Consistent calcium, alkalinity and magnesium levels are important for long-term growth and stability.

Special Requirements or Care Notes:
Maintain stable water parameters and avoid sudden changes in alkalinity, salinity or lighting. Keep the coral away from strong direct flow and allow room for full polyp expansion. Frogspawn corals can be sensitive to tissue damage, brown jelly infections and rough handling, so inspect carefully before introduction and use coral dips where appropriate. Moderate nutrients, stable chemistry and good spacing will help support strong colour and healthy growth.

Suitable for:
Beginner to Intermediate reefkeepers

Availability:
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All images are a visual representation of the coral you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. Please note that Mother Nature is a wonderful thing, and variation in patterns, colours and growth form will occur — that is part of the unique beauty of these animals.