
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.