Green Birdsnest
A variant of Birdsnest coral (Seriatopora hystrix)
Representative Birdsnest coralphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.
A thin-branched birdsnest that produces stunning green polyps over a yellow-green background, giving the whole colony a glowing look. Often labeled Seriatopora guttatus.
📜 Backstory
ORA sells this as 'Green Birdsnest' (Seriatopora guttatus) and a similar green form circulates as 'Enchanted Forest Green Birdsnest' through CCGC/LiveAquaria. A widely aquacultured green form; the lineage of an individual frag is generally generic.
Keeper tips for this variant
It glows best under blue-heavy/actinic-rich lighting; give moderate flow and a spot where the polyps can extend without constant abrasion from neighbors. A fast grower, so leave room.
Other SPS Corals variants
Pink BirdsnestGreen / Neon BirdsnestPonape / Pink Lemonade BirdsnestPonape BirdsnestOrange Setosa (Birdsnest)Bird of Paradise (Blue-tip)Neon Green Tip BirdsnestRed Dragon BirdsnestPink Birdsnest (Seriatopora hystrix)Green Birdsnest (Seriatopora)Ponape / Pohnpei Birdsnest (Seriatopora)Bird of Paradise / Orange BirdsnestHyacinth BirdsnestGreen Tip Orange BirdsnestGreen Tip Pink BirdsnestBird of ParadiseJason Fox Enchanted Forest BirdsnestPurple Polyp Green BirdsnestWWC Purple Polyp BirdsnestBlue Zing Bird's NestYellow Bird's Nest