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Green Seriatopora hystrix 1” frag

Green Seriatopora hystrix 1” frag

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Green Seriatopora hystrix – Neon Needles of the Reef

Also known as Bird’s Nest Coral, Seriatopora hystrix is a fast-growing SPS coral with a delicate branching structure and bright fluorescent green polyps. Its thin, tangled branches create a striking silhouette and add vertical movement to your aquascape.

Coral Highlights:

  • 🟢 Neon Green Color – Glows intensely under actinics

  • 🕊️ Delicate, Bird’s Nest Shape – Thin, bushy growth pattern

  • 💡 Lighting: Moderate to high PAR (200–350) – enhances growth and coloration

  • 🌊 Flow: Strong, random – helps maintain health and prevent detritus buildup

  • 🧪 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 to branch outward

Feeding: Primarily photosynthetic, but benefits from amino acids and fine SPS foods

Care Level: Moderate – Great for SPS growers or transitioning from LPS

📦 Note: Frags are not WYSIWYG. Each frag grows into the same intricate, green-needled nest structure under proper reef conditions.

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