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Datasheet
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Care Description | Moderate |
| Water Flow | Medium to Strong |
| Temperature | 22.2°C / 71.96°F - 25.6°C / 78.08°F |
| Specific Gravity | 1.023-1.025 |
| Carbonate Hardness | 8-12 |
| pH | 8.1-8.4 |
General Description
The Enchanted Forest Green Birdsnest Coral, also known as Seriatopora Bird's Nest, Needle, Finger, or Brush Coral, is a fast-growing species of small polyp stony (SPS) coral characterized by delicate, thin branches with a remarkable green coloration accentuated by green polyps.
Demands and Hardiness (Setup)
To thrive, the Enchanted Forest Green Birdsnest Coral requires high aquarium lighting provided by T-5s, powerful LEDs, or intense metal halides. Maintaining high pH, alkalinity, calcium levels, and pristine water quality with low phosphate and nitrate levels will optimize its growth. Moderate to strong water movement is beneficial, and placement should ensure protection from physical damage.
Lighting
High aquarium lighting conditions are vital for the Enchanted Forest Green Birdsnest Coral to enhance its coloration and overall health. While it can tolerate lower light levels, brighter lighting will promote brighter coloration development, though acclimation to intense lighting sources like metal halides and LEDs may require a longer period.
Water Flow
The Enchanted Forest Green Birdsnest Coral thrives with medium to strong water movement, resembling the surge zones where it's commonly found in the wild.
Feeding
This species primarily fulfills its nutritional needs through photosynthetic zooxanthellae algae but can benefit from feeding on micro-plankton or filter-feeding invertebrate foods. Small, liquid, and powdery foods containing Phytoplankton and Zooplankton particles are suitable, even if their feeding behavior may not be overtly observable.
Propagation
Pocillopora corals, including the Enchanted Forest Green Birdsnest Coral, are prolific candidates for aquaculture and propagation. They reproduce effectively through polyp bailout, where individual polyps detach from the base skeleton to form new colonies elsewhere in the reef. Starting with frags allows for better acclimation and growth in a specific reef setup.
Localization & Habitat
Native to the Indo-Pacific region, including islands like Fiji, Tonga, Solomon Islands, and the Great Barrier Reef, the Enchanted Forest Green Birdsnest Coral is typically found nestled in the middle to top regions of reef environments, benefiting from the adaptability to a wide range of light and flow conditions.