Where to buy Thick Branch Birdsnest
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About Thick Branch Birdsnest
Seriatopora crassa forms dense, thick branching colonies with tightly packed polyps. Coloration ranges from cream and tan to bright yellow, orange, pink, or purple depending on lighting and genetics. Branches are stockier and more robust than its congener S. hystrix.
Key facts
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
- Additional Notes
- Thick branches are prone to tissue loss if flow is inadequate; maintain consistent conditions and avoid sudden parameter swings.
- Care Requirements
- • Placement: High-energy zone with strong, direct light (400+ PAR) • Water flow: Moderate to high, direct flow preferred for nutrient delivery • Light: T5, LED, or metal halide, 12-14 hour photoperiod • Feeding: Supplement with phytoplankton or small zooplankton 2-3x weekly • Parameters: 8.1-8.3 pH, 1.023-1.026 sg, 75-80°F, stable alkalinity
- Coloration
- Cream, tan, yellow, orange, pink, or purple
- Placement Recommendation
- Top
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Appearance Description
- Seriatopora crassa forms dense, thick branching colonies with tightly packed polyps. Coloration ranges from cream and tan to bright yellow, orange, pink, or purple depending on lighting and genetics. Branches are stockier and more robust than its congener S. hystrix.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75-80°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Pocilloporidae
- Min tank size
- 50 gallons
- Flow Requirement
- High
- Feeding Needs
- Light supplemental feeding
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