Purple Polyp Green Birdsnest
A variant of Birdsnest coral (Seriatopora hystrix)
Representative Birdsnest coralphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.
A bright green birdsnest energized by deep purple polyps dotted across the branches, a high-contrast look distinct from the metallic Bird of Paradise.
📜 Backstory
Aquacultured and sold as 'Purple Polyp Green Birdsnest' (Seriatopora hystrix) through LiveAquaria's CCGC program. A widely propagated aquacultured color form rather than a single named designer piece.
Keeper tips for this variant
Give moderate-to-high light to keep the green saturated and the purple polyps dark; moderate-to-strong flow keeps the branch tangle clean without snapping the fine branches.
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 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 BirdsnestWWC Purple Polyp BirdsnestBlue Zing Bird's NestYellow Bird's Nest