This species of Gracilaria features long, cylindrical, alternating branches that are attached by a single holdfast to rubble, shells and hard bottom habitats. The coloration varies depending on the depth collected and ranges from bright red to yellow or green. Gracilaria parvispora is a very popular species of macro algae used among marine aquarists and cultivated commercially. It’s easily grown under a variety of conditions and provides an excellent food source to many herbivorous fish and invertebrates. It’s typically not as attractive in the aquarium as some other species of Gracilaria, but has enjoyed a long history of use in the refugium and reef aquariums worldwide.
Scientific Name: Gracilaria parvisipora
Common Name: Red Gracilaria
Origin: Gulf of Mexico. Atlantic, Caribbean, S. Pacific
Maximum Height : 14″
Growth Rate: Moderate
Light: Moderate to High
Temperature: 78-86
Propagation: Fragmentation, Sporulation
Difficulty: Easy
Food Value: Very palatable to Fish and Invertebrates
Nutrient Uptake: Good
Flow Rate: Moderate to High