Stellate Seriatopora
Seriatopora stellata
Seriatopora stellata has very thin branches, often arranged in a star shape, with sharp tips. Polyps are small and retractile, revealing aligned corallites. Color ranges from light brown to green, sometimes with purple tips. It grows in dense, compact colonies. It is less tolerant of strong currents than Pocillopora. Growth is moderate. It requires very stable water.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–27 |
| pH | 8.1–8.4 |
| GH | 8–12 |
| KH | 8–12 |
| Salinity | 1.023–1.025 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 5 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.05 |
Care
Care notes
Temperature 24-27°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.023-1.025. Moderate to intense lighting (PAR 150-250). Moderate flow, avoid direct jets. Nitrates <5 ppm, phosphates <0.05 ppm. Calcium 400-450 ppm, magnesium 1300-1400 ppm. Sensitive to temperature and salinity fluctuations. Fragile, handle with care. Compatible with peaceful fish. Propagation by fragmentation is delicate.