A heavily calcified algae that’s abundant in both shallow and deep water habitats to depths of 100 feet or more. It features large, calcified segments with irregular disc shaped formations. It has the largest individual segments of all Halimeda species. Discoidea has a single holdfast that typically attaches to rocks, shells and hard bottom. Unlike other species of Halimeda, it grows exclusively on hard surfaces and not in sand substrate. This particular species is most often associated with collected and aqua cultured live rock. Like all species of calcareous algae it needs regular calcium supplementation for growth in the aquarium. It does not grow as quickly in the aquarium as other varieties, but is very hardy and attractive.
Scientific Name: Halimeda discoidea
Common Name: Money Plant
Origin: Atlantic, Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico
Depth Collected: 3-100 Feet
Maximum Height : 10″
Growth Rate: Moderate
Light: Moderate to High
Temperature: 76-86
Propagation: Fragmentation, Sporulation
Difficulty: Easy
Food Value: Not Very Palatable
Nutrient Uptake: Fair
Flow Rate: Moderate