A temperate water species that’s found worldwide. This particular algae features dark green, cylindrical branches connected by a single holdfast to rocks, shell fragments and hard bottoms. The branching is irregular and features soft fuzzy filaments at the tips resembling the fingers of a sponge. Individual species of Codium are abundant in shallow water habitats up to 60ft deep. Most varieties prefer cooler water temperatures so are normally available to the hobbyist seasonally. Depending upon the species they can grow as large as 12″ tall. Not palatable to fish or invertebrates. Keeping aquarium water well below 80 degrees is important, as individual specimens will quickly fall apart if the water becomes too warm.
Scientific Name: Codium Sp.
Common Name: Dead Mans Fingers, Sponge Algae
Origin: Worldwide Distribution
Depth Collected: 1-30 Feet
Maximum Height : 12″
Growth Rate: Slow
Light: Moderate to High
Temperature: 65-80
Propagation: Fragmentation, Sporulation
Difficulty: Easy
Food Value: Not Palatable
Nutrient Uptake: Fair
Flow Rate: High