{"product_id":"fuzzy-green-tip-birds-nest-pea-u25-oc2323","title":"Fuzzy Green Polyp Bird's Nest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFuzzy Green Tip Bird’s Nest, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeriatopora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a branching stony coral known for forming densely branched colonies covered with numerous small corallites and fine polyps. This specimen displays a reddish-brown to burgundy branch base with abundant pale blue-green polyps and especially bright fluorescent green coloration concentrated toward the branch tips. Strong polyp extension gives the colony the soft, “fuzzy” appearance reflected in its name. Bird’s Nest corals belong to the genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeriatopora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and develop increasingly intricate branching structures as they mature. They contain symbiotic photosynthetic dinoflagellates that provide much of their nutritional energy, while their small polyps can also capture fine suspended plankton and organic particles. Because species-level identification cannot be confirmed reliably from appearance alone, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeriatopora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the most scientifically appropriate designation.\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\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeriatopora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sp. generally performs best under \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderate to strong reef lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderate to strong, turbulent water movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Variable circulation helps carry oxygen and nutrients through the branches and prevents detritus from accumulating within the colony. Place on stable rockwork with adequate space for branching growth. Maintain stable temperature and salinity along with consistent alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium to support calcification. Nitrate and phosphate should remain measurable and relatively stable rather than being driven to zero. Bird’s Nest corals can be sensitive to rapid changes in alkalinity, salinity, temperature, lighting, or nutrient levels, so stability is especially important. Most nutrition is supplied through photosynthesis, although fine planktonic foods and suspended organic particles may provide supplemental nutrition. Gradually acclimate the coral when moving it into substantially stronger light or flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67755327652073,"sku":"U25 OC2323","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/fuzzy-green-tip-birds-nest-sps-under-25-pea-u25-oc2323.jpg?v=1792770932","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/fuzzy-green-tip-birds-nest-pea-u25-oc2323","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}