Buzz Lightyear Frogspawn
Buzz Lightyear Frogspawn
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Description
Description
Green Stem Purple Head Frogspawn Coral Frag (Buzz Lightyear)
The Green Stem Purple Head Frogspawn is a striking Euphyllia coral featuring vivid green stems contrasted by rich purple-tipped heads. This bold colour combination, paired with flowing, multi-tipped tentacles, creates strong visual contrast and constant movement, making it a standout feature in any reef aquarium.
Balancing eye-catching colour with reliable care requirements, this frogspawn is well suited to both mixed reefs and LPS-focused systems.
Natural Habitat & Distribution
Frogspawn corals (Euphyllia divisa / Euphyllia paradivisa) are native to the Indo-Pacific region, including:
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Indonesia
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Fiji and Tonga
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The Great Barrier Reef
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The Philippines
In the wild, they are commonly found on protected reef slopes and lagoon areas, where light levels are moderate and water movement is gentle and indirect.
A Brief History
Euphyllia corals have long been favourites in the reef hobby due to their movement, resilience, and distinctive appearance. High-contrast colour morphs, such as green stems with purple heads, have become increasingly popular as modern LED lighting enhances depth, fluorescence, and saturation.
The Green Stem Purple Head Frogspawn is prized for offering dramatic colour without sacrificing the dependable nature Euphyllia is known for.
Appearance & Growth
Classified as an LPS (Large Polyp Stony) coral, this frogspawn displays long, fleshy tentacles with rounded or split tips that sway continuously in the current.
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Bright green stems with deep purple heads
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Strong fluorescence under blue lighting
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Excellent polyp extension when healthy
Growth is steady in stable reef systems, with additional heads forming over time.
Placement & Lighting
Green Stem Purple Head Frogspawn performs best under moderate lighting, closely reflecting its natural reef environment.
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Lighting: Medium
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Best placed in the mid to lower areas of the aquarium
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Excessive light may lead to colour fading or tissue stress
Flow Requirements
Provide gentle to moderate, indirect flow. Tentacles should sway freely without being blasted by direct current, which can damage tissue.
Water Chemistry
Stable reef parameters are essential for long-term success. Maintain consistent levels of:
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Calcium
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Alkalinity
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Magnesium
Along with stable salinity and temperature. Regular testing and water changes are recommended.
Feeding
While largely photosynthetic, Green Stem Purple Head Frogspawn benefits from occasional feeding, including:
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Small meaty foods (mysis, brine shrimp)
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LPS-specific coral foods
Target feeding once or twice weekly can support growth and colour.
Temperament & Spacing
Frogspawn corals are semi-aggressive and may extend sweeper tentacles at night.
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Allow adequate spacing around the frag
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Avoid placing too close to other Euphyllia, SPS, or delicate LPS corals
Frag Size & Natural Variation
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Frag size: Typically 1–2 heads
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Each frag is unique and may vary slightly in colour tone and tentacle shape depending on lighting and tank conditions.
Care Summary
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Care Level: Moderate
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Flow: Low–Medium
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Lighting: Medium
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Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
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