Bird of paradise birdsnest 1” frag

🟣 Bird of Paradise Birdsnest (Seriatopora hystrix) Care Guide

• 💡 Lighting: High (200–350 PAR) – intense light brings out its vibrant purple tips and green/yellow base

• 🌊 Flow: Strong, turbulent – promotes thick branches and prevents algae/detritus buildup

• 📍 Placement: Mid to high in tank – ensure good light and spacing for growth

• 🧪 Parameters:

  • Temp: 76–78°F 🌡️

  • Salinity: 1.025

  • dKH: 8–11

  • Calcium: 420–460 ppm

  • Magnesium: 1300–1400 ppm

• 🍽️ Feeding: Primarily photosynthetic – can benefit from occasional broadcast feeding with coral foods

• 🌱 Growth: Fast – one of the quicker SPS growers in stable conditions

• ⚔️ Aggression: Peaceful – non-stinging, but needs space due to fragility

📦 Not WYSIWYG – each frag varies slightly in branch density and coloration.