Frogspawn Coral – Kingspawn Western Australia – Medium
The Kingspawn Frogspawn Coral is a distinctive Western Australian form of Frogspawn prized for its chunky skeletal structure, large fleshy polyps and impressive flowing movement.
Compared with more typical Frogspawn varieties, Kingspawn has become particularly sought after for its unusual growth form and substantial appearance. Once fully extended, the polyps create a bold, flowing feature that stands out beautifully in an established reef aquarium.
Origin: Western Australia
Size: Medium
Care Information
Scientific Name: Fimbriaphyllia divisa
Former Name: Euphyllia divisa
Common Name: Kingspawn Frogspawn Coral
Coral Type: LPS
Care Level: Moderate
Lighting: Low to Moderate
Recommended PAR: Approximately 80–150
Water Flow: Low to Moderate, gentle and indirect
Placement: Lower to middle areas of the aquarium
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Feeding: Photosynthetic with optional supplemental feeding
Aquarium Placement
Kingspawn Frogspawn is best positioned in an area with moderate lighting and gentle, indirect flow.
The polyps should sway naturally rather than being pushed aggressively from side to side. Because this form appears to favour gentler flow than some other Euphyllia-style corals, avoid placing it directly in front of a strong wavemaker.
Lower-to-middle placement is generally a good starting point.
Distinctive Western Australian Form
One of the defining characteristics associated with Kingspawn is its unusually thick branching skeleton, giving it a heavier, more substantial structure than typical Frogspawn forms.
Its unusual structure combined with large flowing polyps makes it a standout coral for collectors looking for something a little different from standard Hammer and Frogspawn varieties.
Feeding
Kingspawn Frogspawn receives most of its energy through photosynthesis but can benefit from occasional supplemental feeding.
Suitable foods include:
- Mysis shrimp
- LPS coral pellets
- Finely chopped marine foods
- Dedicated coral foods
Target feeding once or twice per week can help support healthy tissue and continued growth.
Give It Plenty of Space
Like other Frogspawn corals, Kingspawn can extend sweeper tentacles capable of stinging neighbouring corals.
Allow several inches of clearance around the colony and consider future expansion when selecting its permanent position.
Stable Reef Parameters
For best results, maintain stable:
- Calcium
- Alkalinity
- Magnesium
- Salinity
- Temperature
- Nitrate and phosphate
Avoid sudden swings in alkalinity, salinity or temperature.
With its unusual thick-branched structure, Western Australian origin and flowing Frogspawn polyps, the Kingspawn Frogspawn Coral makes an exceptional feature LPS for an established reef aquarium.
Colour, polyp shape, branch structure, head count and exact size may vary between individual specimens.
