- Sku: SYMP-TE3
- Vendor: Squeaky's Aquatics
WYSIWYG Aussie Neon Green Branching Frogspawn Coral (Euphyllia paradivisa)
This Aussie Neon Green Frogspawn (Euphyllia paradivisa) is an Australian branching frogspawn colony, a large-polyp stony (LPS) coral whose tentacles end in clusters of round tips. On this colony nearly every tip glows neon green over brownish tentacles, and it is a full, multi-head piece. Branching frogspawn grows its heads on separate stalks rather than as one continuous wall. Frogspawn is one of the hardier Euphyllia. Browse the rest of our live coral selection and saltwater supplies.
Why WYSIWYG Matters on a Frogspawn
Frogspawn colonies vary a lot in tip color, head count and shape, so the photo on this page is this colony. Two honest caveats come with it. The picture was taken under blue-heavy reef lighting, which makes the green tips look brighter, so under a whiter light expect a softer green. And tentacle extension changes day to day, so a freshly moved colony may stay partly pulled in for a few days while it settles.
Care Guide
- Lighting: moderate, roughly 100 to 200 PAR. Too much light makes the polyps retract.
- Flow: moderate and indirect, enough to sway the tentacles without whipping them.
- Placement: low to mid rock or the sand bed, with 6 inches or more clearance. Euphyllia put out long sweeper tentacles at night that sting neighbors.
- Water parameters: 76 to 80°F, dKH 8 to 10, calcium 400 to 450 ppm, magnesium 1300 or higher. Stable alkalinity matters most.
- Feeding: photosynthetic, but it benefits from small meaty foods like mysis or reef roids once or twice a week.
- Tankmates: keep it away from other corals except fellow Euphyllia, which usually tolerate each other. Avoid angelfish and butterflyfish that nip LPS. Clownfish sometimes host in Euphyllia, which is fine for a healthy colony.
Specifications
| This listing | WYSIWYG, one specific colony, quantity of one |
| Common name | Aussie Neon Green Frogspawn |
| Scientific name | Euphyllia paradivisa |
| Type | LPS, branching frogspawn |
| Colors (this colony) | Neon green tips on brownish tentacles (under blue reef lighting) |
| Care level | Beginner to intermediate |
| Lighting | Moderate |
| Flow | Moderate, indirect |
| Placement | Low to mid, give it space |
| Aggression | Long sweeper tentacles |
| Origin | Australia |
| Temperature | 76 to 80°F |
| Size | Colony |
FAQ
Is the photo really this coral?
Yes. This is a WYSIWYG listing, and the photo is the exact colony you take home. Expect the green to look a little softer under whiter lighting.
Can I have it shipped?
No. Live corals are available for in-store pickup only.
Can it touch my other corals?
Only other Euphyllia, such as torches, hammers and frogspawn, which usually tolerate each other. Keep it well away from everything else.
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WYSIWYG Aussie Neon Green Branching Frogspawn Coral (Euphyllia paradivisa)
