Birdsnest Coral

Seriatopora guttata

Family : Pocilloporidae

CoralMarineSPS

Delicate SPS coral forming fine branching colonies. Requires very stable water parameters and intense lighting.

Birdsnest Coral — photo 1 sur 2 — Oceanamazon · Wikimedia Commons · CC01 / 2

Popularity

SPS coral

small polyps, intense light

Availability

Order only

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IUCN Status

Near Threatened

Biotope

Indo-Pacific

Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Description

Seriatopora guttata is an SPS coral with thin, pointed branches, often pink, purple or green. The polyps are small and retractile, giving a fuzzy appearance. It grows quickly under optimal conditions. It is sensitive to parameter fluctuations and diseases. In aquaria, it is prized for its elegant structure. It can form dense bush-like colonies.

Habitat

Region :

Shallow coral reefs, areas with strong water flow

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–28 °C

pH8–8.4

GH7–9 °dGH

KH8–12 °dKH

Salinity1.023–1.025 ‰

NO₃

≤ 5 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.03 mg/L

Calcium

≥ 400 ppm

Magnesium

≥ 1250 ppm

Light

High

Flow

High

Care

Difficulty

4/5

Diet

Photosynthetic

Min. tank

100 L

Min. group

Adult size

30 cm

Lifespan

20 years

Temperament

Peaceful

Propagation

Fragmentation

Care notes

Maintain temperature 24-28°C, pH 8.0-8.4, salinity 1.023-1.025. Intense lighting (PAR 250-350) is required. Strong turbulent flow is recommended. Calcium (400-450 ppm) and magnesium (1250-1350 ppm) levels must be stable. Alkalinity should be kept between 8-12 dKH. Keep nitrates <5 ppm and phosphates <0.03 ppm. Targeted feeding with zooplankton can be beneficial. This coral is sensitive to stress and requires slow acclimation.

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