1 half gallon
Redbush algae, also known as Gracilaria Hayi, is a perfect source of food for
fish such as Angelfish, Tangs, and snails. It also works to absorb nitrates
from your tank and is reef safe. It's bright fluorescent red colors make a
beautiful addition to your tank or refugium. Red Gracilaria Algae is a very
hardy macroalga that helps to remove toxins from your tank and grows fairly
fast. It is a natural way to improve the water quality in your aquarium. A very
desirable alga as it grows quite large, e.g., 18 inches (45 cm), and forms
broad reddish branching growths from a central rhizome with its tips split into
uneven ruffles. Requires strong light and moderate currents, and well-balanced
calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium levels that duplicate natural seawater.
Gracilaria algae may also be grown in the invertebrate or reef aquarium as
long as the algae is not disturbed by fish or invertebrates. Anchor the algae
between the rockwork of the aquarium, and the algae will take root and start to
grow if it is given proper lighting and water conditions. Provide moderate flow
and lighting with the supplement of Iron, Magnesium, and Trace elements. High
levels of phosphates or nitrates will inhibit the growth of these algae. Red
Bush Gracilaria Algae is a beautiful species of red gracilaria features rigid,
irregularly shaped branches that form a tight symmetrical bush. It is lightly
calcified, so the addition of calcium is recommended. Due to its lightly
calcified branches, it's not known to be very palatable to fish or
invertebrates.
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