Pink Birdsnest (Seriatopora hystrix)
A variant of Birdsnest coral (Seriatopora hystrix)
Representative Birdsnest coralphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.
The classic birdsnest: delicate, needle-tipped pink branches forming an intricate, fragile bush — the most recognizable Seriatopora in the hobby.
📜 Backstory
Pink Seriatopora hystrix is the foundational birdsnest, widely aquacultured for decades because it grows fast and frags readily. Its hardiness relative to acros makes it a standard gateway SPS, and it's correspondingly inexpensive.
Keeper tips for this variant
A great 'starter SPS' — give moderate-to-strong light (PAR 150-250) and moderate flow; the thin tips snap easily, so handle frags by the base.
Other SPS Corals variants
Pink BirdsnestGreen / Neon BirdsnestPonape / Pink Lemonade BirdsnestGreen BirdsnestPonape BirdsnestOrange Setosa (Birdsnest)Bird of Paradise (Blue-tip)Neon Green Tip BirdsnestRed Dragon BirdsnestGreen 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