Caliendrum bird's nest
Seriatopora caliendrum
CoralMarine
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.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–26 |
| pH | 8.1–8.4 |
| GH | 8–12 |
| KH | 8–12 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 5 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.05 |
Care
Difficulty4/5
Dietphotosynthetic
Min. tank120 L
Min. group1
Adult size15 cm
Lifespan10 ans
TemperamentPeaceful
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.