CoralIntermediate care30g minimum

Birdsnest coral reef compatibility check

Seriatopora sp.

Often a first SPS step, but still not a new-tank coral.

Minimum tank

30 gallons

Care level

Intermediate

Reef safety

Safe

Bioload score

0.3

Stocking stage

Middle

Flow need

High

Light need

High

Compatibility warnings

Needs stable alkalinity and strong flow.
Check adult size against the final tank, not the fish or coral at purchase size.
Add livestock slowly so the bioload and nutrient export can keep up.
Use the planner when this animal changes the tank-size, flow, lighting, or stocking plan.

Tank minimum

30 gallons

ReefCrafter uses 30 gallons as the planning floor for adult size, swimming room, nutrient load, and aggression margin.

Maturity gate

4 months

This animal should wait until the tank has enough age, food web stability, or parameter history.