Caliendrum bird's nest
Seriatopora caliendrum
Family : Pocilloporidae
CoralMarineSPS
Delicate SPS coral with a bird's nest shape, fine pointed branches.

Popularity
SPS coral
small polyps, intense light
Availability
Order onlyShop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
Seriatopora caliendrum is a fine-branching SPS coral forming dense colonies resembling a bird's nest. Branches are thin and taper to points. Colors range from pale pink to purple, sometimes green. It is more sensitive than other Pocilloporidae and requires very stable water, moderate to high lighting, and moderate flow.
Habitat
Region :
Coral reefs, calm or moderate flow areas
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature24–26 °C
pH8.1–8.4
GH8–12 °dGH
KH8–12 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 5 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.05 mg/L
Care
Difficulty
4/5
Diet
Photosynthetic
Min. tank
120 L
Min. group
1
Adult size
15 cm
Lifespan
10 years
Temperament
Peaceful
Propagation
Fragmentation
Care notes
Temperature 24-26°C, salinity 1.024-1.026, pH 8.1-8.4, dKH 8-12. Lighting PAR 250-350. Moderate flow. Feed with phytoplankton. Avoid sudden parameter changes.
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