Seriatopora guttatus – Bushy Branching Beauty with Neon Edge
Seriatopora guttatus is a compact, bushy SPS coral with thicker, rounded branches compared to its spikier Birdsnest cousins. Known for its vibrant green or pink coloration and dense structure, this coral adds depth and dimension to SPS-dominated tanks.
Coral Highlights:
🌿 Bushy Growth – Rounded branches grow tight and upright
🌈 Vibrant Color – Often bright green or pink with neon tips under blue light
💡 Lighting: Moderate to high PAR (200–350)
🌊 Flow: Strong and turbulent – promotes clean, healthy growth
🧪 Parameters:
Temp: 75–78°F
Salinity: 1.025
dKH: 8–9
Calcium: 420–460 ppm
Magnesium: 1300–1400 ppm
Nitrate: 2–10 ppm
Phosphate: 0.01–0.05 ppm
Placement: Mid to upper rockwork with space for bushy growth
Feeding: Photosynthetic, but responds well to amino acids and SPS-targeted foods
Care Level: Moderate – Requires stable parameters but grows quickly in mature systems
📦 Note: Frags are not WYSIWYG. Each will exhibit the same coloration and growth style as the mother colony.
