Birdsnest - Ponape Boxfish It is very uncommon

It is very uncommon

A combination of target and broadcast feeding may be used

relying on the photosynthetic algae within their tissues and the absorption of dissolved nutrients in the water to provide them with energy

It can also utilize dissolved nutrients in the water but has a weak feeding ability

Birdsnest - Ponape Boxfish It is very uncommonBirdsnest coral is a type of pocilloporid, related to Stylophora and Pocillopora. They are some of the easiest small polyped stony corals to keep. Although they can be highly adaptable, they should still be provided with bright lighting and strong turbulent water flow best provided with a wave maker or surge action. It may be host to several species of beneficial crustaceans including Trapezia sp. crabs. In nature their polyps are open mainly at