{"product_id":"red-branching-frogspawn-euphyllia-pea-ee-n0405","title":"Red Branching Frogspawn","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Branching Frogspawn, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphyllia divisa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a fleshy stony coral known for its flowing tentacles and distinctive clustered, divided tips. This specimen displays rich red to rose-pink coloration through the tentacles with contrasting pale pink to cream-colored tips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrogspawn corals are highly valued for the movement and texture they bring to a reef aquarium. When fully expanded, the fleshy polyps extend outward from the underlying calcium carbonate skeleton and sway with the surrounding water flow. The combination of deeper red-pink tentacles and lighter terminal tips gives this specimen strong visual contrast under reef aquarium lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphyllia divisa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and related frogspawn corals contain symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of their nutritional energy. Their fleshy polyps can also capture suspended plankton and appropriately sized particulate foods from the water column.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause closely related \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphyllia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species can share similar tentacle shape and coloration, exact species-level identification should not be based on appearance alone. For this specimen, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphyllia divisa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the most appropriate product identification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEuphyllia divisa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Branching Frogspawn Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate, indirect and variable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lower to middle areas of the aquarium depending on lighting intensity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aggressive; provide adequate space from neighboring corals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef safe with proper spacing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily photosynthetic; may also benefit from appropriately sized planktonic and meaty coral foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Branching calcium carbonate skeleton supporting large fleshy polyps with divided tentacle tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain stable reef aquarium temperature and salinity along with consistent alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium. Maintain measurable and reasonably stable nitrate and phosphate levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid strong direct flow that causes the fleshy polyps to whip against the skeleton. Provide adequate spacing from neighboring corals because frogspawn corals can sting nearby specimens. Handle carefully to avoid damaging the delicate fleshy tissue where it meets the skeleton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67902977048809,"sku":"EE N0405","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/red-branching-frogspawn-lps-euphyllia-pea-ee-n0405.jpg?v=1794193863","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/red-branching-frogspawn-euphyllia-pea-ee-n0405","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}