Bird of Paradise
A variant of Birdsnest coral (Seriatopora hystrix)
Representative Birdsnest coralphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.
An electric-green-based birdsnest topped with fluffy metallic purple polyps so well extended they often hide the green base, creating a vivid green-and-purple contrast. Usually identified as Seriatopora caliendrum.
📜 Backstory
Sold as 'Bird of Paradise' by ORA, which calls it the most spectacular Seriatopora strain it cultures; also carried by TopShelf Aquatics and other vendors. A widely aquacultured form; the specific original-collector lineage is not clearly documented, so origin beyond the ORA aquacultured line is debated.
Keeper tips for this variant
Wants medium-to-high light to hold the green base and purple polyps; nudging flow up slightly retracts the polyps just enough to reveal the electric green base. The skeleton is dense and porcelain-like and can shatter when fragging.