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Elegant Birdsnest (Seriatopora elegans)

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Elegant Birdsnest
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About Elegant Birdsnest

Seriatopora elegans forms branching, finger-like structures with fine, delicate polyps. Coloration ranges from cream and tan to pink, purple, or brown, often with lighter branch tips. Distinguishing feature is the elegant, tapered branching pattern and relatively small polyp size.

Key facts

Water Parameters
Temperature: 74-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
Growth Rate
Moderate
Additional Notes
Elegant Birdsnests grow rapidly under optimal conditions and can overshadow neighbors. Prune regularly to maintain shape and prevent light-blocking.
Coral Type
SPS
Feeding Needs
Light supplemental feeding
Care Requirements
• Place in high-light area (PAR 250–400+) • Requires strong, consistent water flow • Photosynthetic but benefits from occasional target feeding • Prefers stable water parameters (pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.024–1.026) • Keep 6+ inches from rockwork to prevent overgrowth
Placement Recommendation
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Origin
Indo-Pacific coral reefs from the Red Sea to Hawaii and the Great Barrier Reef.
Coloration
Cream, tan, pink, purple, or brown with lighter branch tips
Appearance Description
Seriatopora elegans forms branching, finger-like structures with fine, delicate polyps. Coloration ranges from cream and tan to pink, purple, or brown, often with lighter branch tips. Distinguishing feature is the elegant, tapered branching pattern and relatively small polyp size.
Min tank size
30 gallons
Care difficulty
Moderate

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