Species of the brown algae Lobophora are very similar in shape and composition to Padina but not related. It features smooth, ruffled discs, with white edges. The coloration varies from brownish-yellow to mottled green. Depending on the species, it can grow in variable depths and environments, from 3 feet to up to 100ft deep. Unlike Padina, it’s not calcified, but has a rubbery or fleshy texture. It’s a fairly slow grower and overall an excellent species for the aquarium. It does well under full spectrum light with moderate flow. It is somewhat palatable to fish or invertebrates.
Scientific Name: Lobophora sp.
Common Name: Unknown
Origin: Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, S. Pacific
Depth Collected: 3 – 100 feet
Maximum Height : 10 blade”
Growth Rate: Moderate
Light: Moderate to Low
Temperature: 78-82
Propagation: Fragmentation, Sporulation
Difficulty: Moderate
Food Value: Somewhat palatable
Nutrient Uptake: Good
Flow Rate: Moderate to Low