Golden Kingspawn (7)

Golden Kingspawn Coral Care | The Happy Reef

Golden Kingspawn is a spectacular branching LPS with rich golden colouration and densely packed, multi-tipped tentacles. When fully extended it produces a particularly full, almost shaggy appearance, with constant movement that makes it an impressive feature in a reef aquarium.

Kingspawn is Fimbriaphyllia yaeyamaensis, a species that was previously classified within Euphyllia. It can look superficially similar to Frogspawn, but its distinctive tentacle structure gives Kingspawn its own characteristic appearance. The old Euphyllia classification is still frequently encountered in the reef hobby.

Scientific Name: Fimbriaphyllia yaeyamaensis (formerly Euphyllia yaeyamaensis)

PAR: 100?200

Flow: Moderate. Random, indirect flow that keeps the tentacles gently moving without continuously pushing them in one direction is ideal.

Placement: Mid Third

Feeding: Beneficial but not essential. Kingspawn is strongly photosynthetic but will also capture small meaty foods and suitable coral foods. Occasional feeding can support faster growth and the development of additional heads.

Care Notes: Kingspawn can develop into a substantial, flowing colony as its heads grow and divide. Give it some space from unrelated neighbouring corals due to its sting. Stable alkalinity, calcium and magnesium, moderate lighting and varied flow provide excellent conditions for full extension, strong growth and intense golden colour.