A beautiful red algae from the Pacific that features a deep red coloration with gelatinous, slippery branches attached by a single holdfast. Its branches are filled with fluid, much like Botryocladia, to keep it buoyant. This particular algae is highly variable depending on the individual species and often features bright orange or white tips. This species is rarely seen in the aquarium industry and is typically introduced through the importation of collected live rock or coral colonies. Once established, it’s very hardy and will grow well in a variety of aquarium conditions, even low light environments. Most species favor good water quality and moderate water current. It’s palatable to most fish and invertebrates.
Scientific Name: Nemastoma sp.
Common Name: Mickey Mouse Ears
Origin: Caribbean, Indonesia, S. Pacific
Maximum Height : 6″
Growth Rate: Moderate
Light: Moderate to High
Temperature: 72-82
Propagation: Fragmentation, Sporulation
Difficulty: Moderate
Food Value: Palatable
Nutrient Uptake: Good
Flow Rate: Moderate to High