{"product_id":"fuzzy-green-polyp-birds-nest-under-25-pea-u25-n1111","title":"Fuzzy Green Polyp Bird's Nest","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFuzzy Green Polyp Bird’s Nest, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeriatopora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp. and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a branching reef-building coral known for its dense polyp extension, compact growth, and delicate branching structure. This specimen displays a reddish to brown-red underlying branch color covered with numerous bright fluorescent green polyps, producing the soft, “fuzzy” appearance reflected in its name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBird’s Nest corals belong to the genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeriatopora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and form branching colonies supported by a calcium carbonate skeleton. Their branches are covered with numerous small corallites arranged along the surface, with individual polyps extending outward when the coral is actively feeding and photosynthesizing. When polyp extension is strong, much of the underlying skeletal structure can appear covered by a dense layer of fine tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fuzzy Green Polyp Bird’s Nest is especially attractive because of the contrast between its darker branch coloration and intense green polyps. Under blue-rich reef aquarium lighting, the green polyps can display strong fluorescence, creating a bright textured appearance across the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the coral grows, new branches develop from the existing structure and can form increasingly dense clusters. Good water movement through and around the colony becomes increasingly important as growth thickens because adequate circulation helps deliver oxygen and nutrients while preventing detritus from accumulating between branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other photosynthetic reef-building corals, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeriatopora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contains symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of its nutritional energy. The coral’s small polyps can also capture very fine suspended plankton and particulate foods from the surrounding water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable reef aquarium chemistry is especially important for healthy Bird’s Nest growth. Consistent alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, salinity, and nutrient levels support calcification and coloration. Sudden changes in alkalinity, salinity, temperature, lighting, or nutrient concentration can cause stress, so maintaining consistency is generally more important than continually adjusting parameters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeveral \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeriatopora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species can have overlapping branching forms and coloration. Because exact species identification cannot be established reliably from this photograph alone, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeriatopora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp. and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the most scientifically responsible identification for this specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Identification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeriatopora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp. and related species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bird’s Nest Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to Strong, indirect and variable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Middle to upper areas of the aquarium depending on lighting intensity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful, but allow adequate growing space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily photosynthetic; may also capture very fine planktonic and suspended particulate foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Branching calcium carbonate skeleton with numerous closely spaced corallites and dense polyp coverage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain stable reef aquarium temperature and salinity with consistent alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium. Maintain measurable and reasonably stable nitrate and phosphate levels rather than allowing nutrients to fluctuate rapidly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bird’s Nest corals benefit from strong, variable circulation that reaches between the branches, but avoid a constant direct jet aimed at the colony. Maintain particularly stable alkalinity and salinity. Gradually acclimate the coral when moving it into significantly stronger lighting. 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