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Birdsnest Coral
Seriatopora hystrix
Also known as: seriatopora hystrix, birds nest, pink birdsnest, needle coral, SPS
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Delicate branching SPS with thin needle-like tips — pink, green, or neon morphs. One of the easier SPS to start with: grows fast and frags readily once parameters are stable. Needs strong, random flow to keep detritus out of the branches and high light. Very sensitive to swings in alkalinity.
CARE
Intermediate
AGGRESSION
Low
MAX SIZE
4-8"
FLOW
High
LIGHTING
High
PAR RANGE
150–300 µmol
✓ READY TO ADD
· 1 water param outside ideal range
💰 BUDGET PICK
VALUE
★★★★★
WOW FACTOR
★★★★★
TYPICAL PRICE
~$30–60 frag
Fast-growing, forgiving entry into SPS. A small frag fills out into a colorful bush quickly.
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STABLE PARAMS CRITICAL
SPS corals are highly sensitive to parameter swings. Alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium must be dosed consistently. Even small fluctuations can cause rapid tissue necrosis (RTN or STN).
🌊 WATER PARAMS
| Param | Status | Ideal |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | OK (78.4) | 76–82 °F |
| Salinity | Marginal (1.025) | 1.025–1.026 sg |
| pH | OK (8.22) | 8.1–8.4 |
| Nitrate NO₃⁻ | Out of range (8.0) | 0–5 ppm |
Tank Compatibility| Ocellaris Clownfish | Compatible |
| Royal Gramma | Compatible |
| Tailspot Blenny | Compatible |
| Firefish Goby | Compatible |
| Yellow Tang | Compatible |
| Six Line Wrasse | Compatible |
| Orchid Dottyback | Compatible |
| Torch Coral | Caution |
| Hammer Coral | Caution |
| Acropora SPS | Compatible |
| Duncan Coral | Compatible |
| Skunk Cleaner Shrimp | Compatible |
| Turbo Snail | Compatible |
| Blue Leg Hermit Crab | Compatible |
| Feather Duster Worm | Compatible |