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Kelp on Rock, Grape (Botryocladia sp.)
Kelp on Rock, Grape
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Kelp on Rock, Grape (Botryocladia sp.)
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
Additional locales and sizes may be available!

Quick Stats

Care Level Moderate
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Pink, Red
Reef Compatible Yes
Water Conditions 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family Rhodymeniaceae
Lighting Low to Moderate
Supplements Magnesium, Trace Elements, Iron
Waterflow Medium
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Care Level Moderate
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Pink, Red
Reef Compatible Yes
Water Conditions 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family Rhodymeniaceae
Lighting Low to Moderate
Supplements Magnesium, Trace Elements, Iron
Waterflow Medium
Compatibility View Chart
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

This Red Grape Kelp is very similar in appearance to the more common plant, Caulerpa. Although they are similar, this species is not at all related, and is a beautiful red coloration. This plant develops many branches that carry numerous small grape-like leaves. It will grow relatively fast under the right conditions, but is a favorite food for herbivores.

The proper environment for Grape Kelp is an aquarium with plenty of live rock, and has moderate to high illumination. Protection must be provided for this species against predation from herbivorous fish, as this is one of their favorite meals. This is a wonderful plant to cultivate in a fishless refugium. It also makes a great supplementary food for herbivorous fish, and can be added to the main aquarium when trimmed. It will not tolerate inferior water conditions.

Approximate Purchase Size: Medium: 2" to 4" Large: 4" to 6"

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