let see those birdnest...

[onad75]

Pls. post some pics of your birdnest. Here is my new piece i got.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y256/onad75/P2154590.jpg

[gbsteve]

Haven't got a pic of my tubs birdnest but here is the common pink one.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a151/gbsteve7/My%20tank/pinkbird-1.jpg

[meemmoo]

My hot pink has grown into a nice little colony now and is by far the hottest pink in my tank.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q45/bungertt/pinkbirdsnestfrag.jpg

[marino420td]

Here's mine

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b39/marino420td/120%20Gallon%20Set%20Up/Coral%20Pics/mini-IMG_9548.jpg

[Deuce67]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/Deuce67/DSC03914.jpg

[ros_sco]

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/55851pink_birdsnest__medium_.JPG

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/55851Green_birdsnest__Medium_.jpg

[coralfarm123]

Green with Purple Polyps
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a355/coralfarm123/zbirdsnest.jpg

[mile sq. reefer]

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/milesqreefer/116_1644.jpg

[reefman13]

That pink and green sharp pointed one is by far my favorite.

[bkelley02]

Has anyone's Tub's lost the green on the body while acclimating? I've had my frag about a month now and it's turning purple all over. Almost all the green is gone but it's starting to show lots of new growth. I have it low in my tank and the lighting is 250 watt radiums. Originally looked similar to the first pic in this thread.

[mile sq. reefer]

Great corals, keep the pics coming. Thanks, its my Ponape BN. I like it alot too. My Pheonix lamps seemed to have washed some of the pink tips. It seems to like good flow with low light

[bkelley02]

All beautiful corals.

[Davidb6]

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb93/davidbfish/pinkbirdsnest002.jpg

[PnoyReefeR]

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee37/Reeferpnoy/004-16.jpg

[volcom69]

Do birdsnest usually grow up instead of encrusting first i have 2 that are doing that.

[StrategicReef]

T5 acclimated Pink and green so far..

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2199/2267877218_a13c662972_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2046/2265965813_6c3f4c9719_o.jpg

[Dano999]

I got both of these about a month ago.

Green Birds Nest

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb74/Dano999/greenbirdsnest020808.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb74/Dano999/greenbirdsnest1231.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb74/Dano999/greenbirdsnest1231a.jpg

Peach and Pink Birds Nest

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb74/Dano999/Tanks/PBirdsnestfull010508.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb74/Dano999/Tanks/PBirdsnest010508.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb74/Dano999/PBirdsnestzoomed010508.jpg

[HBtank]

My green tipped pink BN

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/Mikecdj/tank-1.jpg

[xinumaster]

My Tyree Ponape birdnest

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r83/xinumaster/corals/DSC_0919-1.jpg

[Paulairduck]

heres mine

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff206/Aquafrags/alipics004.jpg

[kraash]

here is 2 pinks and a green

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r166/kraashphotos/IMG_1124.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r166/kraashphotos/IMG_1211.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r166/kraashphotos/IMG_1212.jpg

[schanz]

This doesn't have a pedigree. I got it a long time ago in a frag trade. I had a large colony of it but lost a lot of it doing a freshwater dip treating for flatworms. I'm now left with several large frags. Pink to green branches with purple polyps.

HBTank, I absolutely love that colony of yours.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v107/schanz/P1040562.jpg

[midas blenny]

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/falcon41176/100_1907.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/falcon41176/101_1740.jpg

[xenon]

iwan's

http://www.dansouliere.com/pictures/birdsnest.jpg

mine

http://www.dansouliere.com/pictures/birdsnest2.jpg

[SpiritRift]

Beautiful detail on those pictures Dano999, kudos.

[craiglanda]

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff10/TheCraig2007/HyacinthBirdsnest.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff10/TheCraig2007/Birdsnestborder.jpg

[DJChesnutRabbit]

My year old yellow colony
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/ChesnutRabbit/Corals/DSCF0031.jpg

and a couple month old ORA green colony
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/ChesnutRabbit/frags%20from%20glenn/DSCF0004.jpg

[Anton M]

Pretty

[trwells]

Mine, bought as a dark brown 1/2 inch frag about 6-7 months ago.

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z99/trwells/Birdsnest015.jpg

I am poor photographer though.

[crabbit]

I wish i could put my hands in the tank and not brake this coral.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q127/menzpantz/DSCN9315.jpg

[craiglanda]

I feel you on that! Good thing birdsnest seem to grow faster than some macro haha!

[matan_grin]

beautiful pictures..i realy realy like birdnests..:rollface:

[CAreefer]

My contributions
Purple
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x255/CAReefer/Reef%20tank/Tyreepurple21-20-08.jpg

Tyree Ponape
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x255/CAReefer/Reef%20tank/Ponape-2-3-08.jpg

CAReefer

[jay24k]

Here is mine that I just took out of my tank to re-aquascape.
http://www.coralmania.com/prop/birdsnest.jpg

[onad75]

looking good, keep the pics coming.

[onad75]

WOW that is a big colony, how long have you had that?

[jay24k]

About 18 months from a small frag. It's about 12 inches in diameter if I recall. I'll get some in tank pics tommorrow.

[SEAMONSTER]

WOW! Extremely awesome pictures and specimens!! I am very impressed! I just purchased a small frag of a deep pink one! And I thought mine was nice!! Did you guys glue it on the rockwork or is it just sitting on the rock, so it bonds naturally? I had birdnests (frags) before and they died. I glued the frags immediatly after acclimation and I was thinking if that was the problem....the one I have now is not mounted yet. Should I wait to mount it? I just got it on Monday, Feb. 11. Every other sps coral i own including nobolus, robusta, pink tabletop and blue jakarta milliapora as not have any problems after mounting. Birdsnests are supposed to be kinda easy as far as hardiness. Any ideas? All of your corals are simply the best!! Thanks!

[DJChesnutRabbit]

Seamonster, it will be best to be glued down. None of my birdsnest or similar fuzzy types mounted themselves, or is this just me ?
I always end up with die off underneath as they get larger and never have a chance to encrust.

[erendon]

Here are mine.

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc313/erendon1971/IMG_0272.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc313/erendon1971/IMG_0273.jpg

[reefkoi]

I really want a Phonape, but for now here's this pink one I got a while back:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b46/reefkoi/bnest2.jpg

[makoJ]

My blue polyp 14"Long x 10" wide x 6.5" Tall and GROWING lol

http://www.greenmako.com/photos/245793800_JHJDB-L.jpg

top shot
http://www.greenmako.com/photos/245797079_oMMBt-L.jpg

Green Birdsnest
http://www.greenmako.com/photos/245793228_443Ro-L.jpg

ORA Green Birdsnest
http://www.greenmako.com/photos/245794460_h5xN2-L.jpg

[slojmn]

Beautiful birdsnest colonies in this thread. I don't have a decent shot of my Ponape to add to the mix :(, it is in one of those "hard to get a decent shot" spots in the tank. I have noticed mine has tightly clumped growth pattern and I would love to get it to spread out a bit, any thoughts on how to get the Ponape birdsnest to grow in a looser growth pattern. Maybe it needs more direct flow??? It is on a spot that gets good down flow but not side flow. I've managed to keep the tips decently pink under the Phoenix 14K bulbs but it could be better.

[craiglanda]

Id actually say less direct flow if you want it to spread out more...It will grow compact due to the environment. If it is in strong flow it will grow more tightly together to be more rigid so in less flow it will spread out more to take advantage of as much water movement as it can get..

[stangreef]

those are sweeeet.

[SEAMONSTER]

Thanks, DJ! well ok. when they attach/grow out, do they form a single structure for attachment from the glue point, or is a more encrusting, uniform pattern for these corals? When mounting, did you glue them from the original cut point (if aquacultured) or did any of you mount them sideways to encourage an encrusting, then branching growth pattern? From viewing the pics, it is extremely hard to see the growth pattern of birdnest coral due to the lattice-like structure of the branches. The pics of all these bad-*** birdnests from pink to green and crazy polyp colors are simply amazing and mesmerizing! Had no idea of all the color variations of this species! It really looks like there are at least two growth patterns for this coral. Where mine is positioned, there is direct light from the 250Wmh, halfway up on the rock structure. Has both side (r-l) and down force flow. Is that ok?

[craiglanda]

i found that the green birdsnest does better under less intense light than the pink/red variety. From my experience with this coral its seems to start one branch and just keeps spreading up and out from a single root which is why they dont really attach well on their own..
The best pic to get an idea of what i am saying is if you look at GreenMako's last pic where he ios holding the entire colony and you can see the plug under neath...With most coral if they reached that size they would have fused to the rock but birdsnest seem to just grow off of one branch so it is better to glue it down or put it on the rock in a safe spot where it wont be knocked over...

[Lyscer]

http://aquaaddict.org/fragPack/PinkBirdsnest.jpg

[jay24k]

The big thing about birdsnest is the branches fuse so close the bottom half dies if you let it grow big. Because of this it is easily removeable once you have a large colony. I didn't have a plug but glued a small frag to a rock. And FWIW, I have mine high near the surface with XM 10K blasting on it. I don't think light intensity really affects it beside maybe increasing the growth.

[pIankton]

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p262/sneeyatch/IMG_1392.jpg

[SEAMONSTER]

Thank you so very much, guys. I am going to glue it right now and see what happens... It is a small frag... similar to pIankton's, but mine is pink and a lot smaller. I'll post my progress as it develops... So you guys are saying that it is normal to have some die-off at the base?

[-=Efrain=-]

This guy is growing like crazy as its high up and in the middle of my 125..

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii274/_-Efrain_-/2-4-2008-ORA-Birds-Nest-1.jpg

[ReefRockerLive]

Here's my Birdsnest:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b160/ReefRockerLive/IMG_0114.jpg

[craiglanda]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11880942#post11880942 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SEAMONSTER
Thank you so very much, guys. I am going to glue it right now and see what happens... It is a small frag... similar to pIankton's, but mine is pink and a lot smaller. I'll post my progress as it develops... So you guys are saying that it is normal to have some die-off at the base?

It is very normal because it grows so thick...The green birdsnest in my first pic was less than a 1 inch frag a year ago so it is one of the fastest growing sps (at least in my system) I had my green birdsnest a few inches under 250 watt 10k HQI's and it grew crazy fast but lost a lot of color...Now i have it about a foot and a half under 250 watt pheonix 14K hqi's and it is still growing really fast in comparison to any other sps in the tank but the color is much nicer under the 14k lamps. then my pink variety doesnt seem to care where it is and it grows the same at all levels in the tank and keeps the same color. I guess it really has a lot more to do with the grand picture than just lighting.

[Hendersonracing]

http://www.thereeftank.com/photopost/data/500/medium/Picture_298.jpg

[plc001]

http://www.thecarrillos.com/images/reef/DSCN4914.jpg

[onad75]

I have a question, I have another colony of green birdnest, what could be the reason why algae is growing on the tip?

[Hendersonracing]

burnt tips...mabe from high alk!

[DJChesnutRabbit]

IME it happens from time to time. If you look at page 2, my small green birdsnet has a 'bald spot' from me handling and mounting. I wouldn't worry too much at this point.

[naka]

Here's mine

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/4846/ponapert3.jpg

[tatoofr]

Naka,
Georgeous,
What kind is that?
Frank

[naka]

Ponape "rainbow" birdnest

[tatoofr]

CAN i HAVE IT? LOL :)

[mile sq. reefer]

Pic from today.
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w227/milesqreefer/117_1726.jpg

[SEAMONSTER]

Thanks DJ, Craiglanda and all who responded! Awesome coral, Efrain! Super nice corals! I glued it yesterday, seems stable. I didnt want to put too much hand pressure on the frag while gluing. My glue of choice is Locktite Gel, so what's what I used..... I gotta figure out how to post pics here....

[craiglanda]

i use the locktite gel also :) It works really well for me...

If you create a photobucket account you can post your images directly from photobucket so you dont have to make them small enough to fit in the gallery on reefcentral.

[NanoReefWanabe]

my green when i got it in November of 07
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l46/crazyoldcougar/IMG_4432.jpg

and last week after a couple inadvertent fragging sessions...also as a result of ticking off my anemone it has been moved...right in the centre of the pic...
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l46/crazyoldcougar/IMG_4707.jpg

and a top down of my pink...LOL and half my tank...
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l46/crazyoldcougar/IMG_4714.jpg

man i do love that ponape...it is awesome..

[racermike27]

Here are mine, not the greatest pics.

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k8/racermike27/frags009.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k8/racermike27/IMG_4031.jpg

[FishyBiz]

Just picked up this pretty cool frag of yellow.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/FishyBiz/IMG_5510.jpg

[Fliger]

Just another Ponape, how do you compete with naka's photography skills though? :lol: Sweet colony!

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l134/dfliger/Elos%20160XL/IMG_6821.jpg

This is an old picture - there are a few in here. They're much bigger now. I love BN's, plus they usually survive my annual tank crashes. :)

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l134/dfliger/Elos%20160XL/IMG_5477.jpg

[PnoyReefeR]

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee37/Reeferpnoy/104-1.jpg

[reefsahoy]

here's mine. it grows like mad in my tank. this is actually frags in my tank from the mother colony.

<img src="http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/370/370511/folders/285742/2285178tpink.JPG" width="470" height="352">

[SEAMONSTER]

Photobucket? Ok, I'll try that. You guys have amazing corals! yeah, locktite is good glue. I am going to try out photobucket soon. My birdsnest is dong good so far. Thanks!

[x2uranium]

RacerMike27 That yellow is very nice looking!

here is mine, Just a tiny frag now.

http://fragtank.freehostia.com/NeonGreenBirdsnest.html

[onad75]

that is really nice reeferpinoy , what kind of birdnest is this?


<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12053674#post12053674 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reeferpnoy
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee37/Reeferpnoy/104-1.jpg

[psteeleb]

incredible pictures everyone - here are a couple of my pictures

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh283/psteeleb/pinkbn.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh283/psteeleb/grnbn.jpg

both colonies are about 10 months old, Originally they are from 1" frags and are both now about 6"

[onad75]

that is really nice reeferpinoy , what kind of birdnest is this?


<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12053674#post12053674 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reeferpnoy
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee37/Reeferpnoy/104-1.jpg

[saltydragon]

u guys got some great shots......
heres a few of mine ....

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l70/toisanjim/IMG_1759.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l70/toisanjim/IMG_1758.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l70/toisanjim/IMG_1756.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l70/toisanjim/IMG_1757.jpg

[texreefer]

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/itili/DSC01785.jpg

[bogg]

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m99/bogg2/newtopdowns010.jpg

[Toddrtrex]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/toddrtrex/pinktopdown.jpg

[snyder2050]

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb138/snyder2050/P1040582-1.jpg

[onad75]

GREAT PICS .... Keep them coming..

[Ebn]

I have a soft spot for these guys.

Here's a couple pics that I took on Sunday during one of our tank tours.
http://www.ericdo.com/pictures/BAR/Tank_tour_050408/Eileen/D2X_2671.jpg

http://www.ericdo.com/pictures/BAR/Tank_tour_050408/Eileen/D2X_2699.jpg

[pro_gro21]

Wow great pics everyone i am jealous mine are still in the frag faze

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm57/pro_gro21/birdsnest.jpg

i dont have a pic of my other :(

[Joe Kelley]

Bogg, that is very nice!


<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12077243#post12077243 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bogg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m99/bogg2/newtopdowns010.jpg

[stevedola]

nothing special
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n138/stevedola/corals1108028.jpg

[mkeller]

Got this one about 2 months ago, my first sps.http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm279/mkeller75/birdsnest.jpg

[Lightsluvr]

This one was in our frag tank until a few weeks ago when we moved it to the 180G display tank. Seeing good growth.

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q220/happysak/stylocut.jpg

LL

[Toddrtrex]

Here is an updated picture of mine, has grown a lot since the last picture.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y189/toddrtrex/birdsnest.jpg