Caliendrum bird's nest

Seriatopora caliendrum

Family : Pocilloporidae

CoralMarineSPS

Delicate SPS coral with a bird's nest shape, fine pointed branches.

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Popularity
SPS coral
small polyps, intense light
Availability
Order only
Shop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Biotope
Indo-Pacific
Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

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

Temperature2426 °C
pH8.18.4
GH812 °dGH
KH812 °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.

Similar species

Espèces proches, même habitat ou même maintenance

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