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Datasheet
| Reef Compatible | Yes |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive |
| 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 Green Tip Pink Birdsnest Coral, a variety of Pink Birdsnest Coral, is distinguished by delicately colored green tips that give it a unique appearance. As the coral grows, its rounded tips produce polyps with a ghostly blue-green hue, adding a glowing effect to its tangled birdsnest structure.
Demands and Hardiness
The Green Tip Pink Birdsnest Coral is relatively moderate in care requirements, thriving in various lighting conditions such as power compacts, T-5s, powerful LEDs, and even intense metal halides. To maximize growth, maintaining high water quality with proper pH, alkalinity, and calcium levels is crucial. The coral is best suited in an aquarium with zero phosphate and nitrate levels. Providing medium to strong, intermittent water flow using a wave maker and multiple powerheads is essential for its well-being.
Lighting
Moderate to high lighting is recommended for the Green Tip Pink Birdsnest Coral, as it can adapt to a wide range of lighting intensities. The coral's appearance may vary based on the spectrum and intensity of the light, with higher lighting resulting in a lighter appearance.
Water Flow
The Green Tip Pink Birdsnest Coral thrives in medium to strong water flow conditions. As the coral grows larger, it requires increased flow to ensure the polyps at the center of the colony receive sufficient circulation for optimal health.
Feeding
This coral primarily relies on photosynthesis for its nutritional needs, thanks to symbiotic zooxanthellae algae within its tissues. However, supplementing its diet with zooplankton or coral-specific liquid and powdery foods enriched with phytoplankton and microfauna can be beneficial.
Propagation
Seriatopora corals are excellent candidates for aquaculture and have been extensively propagated in captivity. Sustainable harvests can be achieved over time by gluing together broken pieces to form new colonies. Fragments of the Green Tip Pink Birdsnest Coral can be cultured to create new thriving colonies.
Localization & Habitat
The Green Tip Pink Birdsnest Coral, scientifically classified under Seriatopora sp., is indigenous to the Indo-Pacific region, including islands like Fiji, Tonga, the Solomon Islands, and the Great Barrier Reef. In these habitats, the coral displays its vibrant colors and distinctive growth patterns, adding to the biodiversity of reef ecosystems.