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The Green Birdsnest Coral (scientific name: Seriatopora hystrix) is a captivating small polyp stony (SPS) coral from the Pocilloporidae family, native to shallow tropical Indo-Pacific reefs (e.g., Indonesia, Fiji, and the Solomon Islands). Known for its fast growth and delicate, nest-like structure, it's a favorite among intermediate reefers for its vibrant green hues and ability to add texture to SPS-dominated tanks. In the wild, it forms dense thickets at depths of 6–20 meters, where it thrives in turbulent waters. Aquacultured frags are widely available, making it a sustainable choice.
Coloration: Features bright lime-green polyps against a golden or pale green skeletal base, which fluoresce intensely under blue/actinic lights for a glowing, ethereal effect. The polyps are small and rounded, extending like tiny fingers at night to capture plankton.
Structure: Thin, fragile branches grow in an intertwining, bushy pattern—resembling a bird's nest or tangled twigs—up to 30 cm in diameter for mature colonies. Branches are elongated and weedy, with radial corallites (side polyps) giving it a fuzzy texture.
Size and Growth: Frags start at 1–2 inches; expect rapid growth (2–4 inches/month) under ideal conditions, forming a compact, upright colony.
Sold in 1-2” frags
The Green Birdsnest Coral (scientific name: Seriatopora hystrix) is a captivating small polyp stony (SPS) coral from the Pocilloporidae family, native to shallow tropical Indo-Pacific reefs (e.g., Indonesia, Fiji, and the Solomon Islands). Known for its fast growth and delicate, nest-like structure, it's a favorite among intermediate reefers for its vibrant green hues and ability to add texture to SPS-dominated tanks. In the wild, it forms dense thickets at depths of 6–20 meters, where it thrives in turbulent waters. Aquacultured frags are widely available, making it a sustainable choice.
Coloration: Features bright lime-green polyps against a golden or pale green skeletal base, which fluoresce intensely under blue/actinic lights for a glowing, ethereal effect. The polyps are small and rounded, extending like tiny fingers at night to capture plankton.
Structure: Thin, fragile branches grow in an intertwining, bushy pattern—resembling a bird's nest or tangled twigs—up to 30 cm in diameter for mature colonies. Branches are elongated and weedy, with radial corallites (side polyps) giving it a fuzzy texture.
Size and Growth: Frags start at 1–2 inches; expect rapid growth (2–4 inches/month) under ideal conditions, forming a compact, upright colony.
Sold in 1-2” frags