- Name:
Green and Purple Frogspawn Euphyllia
(View AKA's) - Family: Euphyllidae
- Species: Euphyllia
- Scientific Name: Euphyllia sp
General info about Green and Purple Frogspawn Euphyllia
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 Green and Purple Frogspawn Euphyllia, they are predominatly colored green with blue tips. This are the water parameters for cultivating Green and Purple 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
Green and Purple Frogspawn Euphyllia Diet & Nutrition
The Green and Purple 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.
Fragging / Propagating Green and Purple Frogspawn Euphyllia
A mature tank is highly recommended in propagating Green and Purple Frogspawn Euphyllia. They need to be set at the middle or bottom portion of the tank.
Flow / Lighting Requirements for Green and Purple Frogspawn Euphyllia
Green and Purple Frogspawn Euphyllia requires moderate lighting and moderate to strong waterflow.
Parasites & Diseases that Affect Green and Purple Frogspawn Euphyllia
The Green and Purple Frogspawn Euphyllia is prone to brown jelly infection, especially if there is minimal waterflow.
Green and Purple Frogspawn Euphyllia Origin
The Green and Purple 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.
Caution Should be Taken with Green and Purple Frogspawn Euphyllia
The Green and Purple Frogspawn Euphyllia has a semi-aggressive behaviour. With this, proper spacing in relation to other coral specimens is recommended.
How to Acclimate Green and Purple Frogspawn Euphyllia
Since Green and Purple Frogspawn Euphyllia is a marine species, salinity must be entirely maintained at 1.023 to 1.025 specific gravity.
Stinging Tentacles on Green and Purple Frogspawn Euphyllia
The Green and Purple Frogspawn Euphyllia have long sweeper tentacles that can sting nearby corals.
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