Coral species · Frogspawn Coral

Fimbriaphyllia divisa

Branching tentacles that look like clusters of frogspawn: a hardy favourite, formerly Euphyllia divisa.

Overview

Fimbriaphyllia divisa, the frogspawn coral, is a close relative of the hammer coral and was likewise moved from Euphyllia into Fimbriaphyllia. It grows in wall or branching forms and is admired for its full, constantly moving tentacles.

Appearance and colour

Tentacles split into several rounded tips, creating the clustered look that gives frogspawn its name. Greens, browns and golds are common, with pink, purple or cream tips.

Care in the aquarium

Frogspawn does well under moderate light and moderate flow, placed mid-level on the reef. It accepts small meaty foods and generally grows steadily in a stable system. It can sting unrelated corals, so give it space, although it is usually compatible with other Fimbriaphyllia.

At a glance

Frogspawn Coral

Type LPS (large polyp stony)
Also known as Frogspawn coral (formerly Euphyllia divisa)
Lighting Moderate
Water flow Moderate
Placement Middle of the reef
Feeding Small meaty foods
Care level Easy to moderate
Temperament Moderately aggressive

Every coral is unique. Photos are representative of the species; each colony varies in shape, size and colour.

Responsibly sourced

How we source Fimbriaphyllia divisa

Our corals are collected on the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef, from the northern areas of the Reef down to Bundaberg, our home. Our diving collection vessels are equipped for long-distance travel, so we can find the best corals and keep them in pristine condition on the way to our holding facility.

Jeremy leads our harvesting team, which is extensively trained in safe, sustainable collecting techniques. We work to a strictly limited quota across broad reef areas within specific zones, taking small numbers of corals of limited size and premium quality and leaving the majority of the coral intact.

At our Bundaberg holding facility, Travis and the team fine-tune feeding, lighting and husbandry so every coral is in top condition before it is carefully packed and shipped. Our growing aquaculture program supports our vision of offering a 100% aquacultured source of premium corals.

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Limited, selective harvest

A strictly limited quota, taken from broad reef areas in specific zones. Small numbers, limited sizes and premium quality.

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Stewardship and certification

We participate in Provision Reef, an industry stewardship program, and maintain CITES certification for responsible sourcing.

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Towards 100% aquacultured

Our growing aquaculture program in Bundaberg supports our vision of a fully aquacultured source of premium corals.

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