Imported from the Pacific as an ornamental macroalgae. It’s often mistaken for a type of hair algae. It features fine filaments, resembling strands of hair or thread attached by a single holdfast. Not palatable to fish as it contains toxic compounds that are known to not only discourage fish but also effect coral growth. This algae requires very high current and strong lighting to successfully grow in the aquarium.
Scientific Name: Chlorodesmis sp.
Common Name: Turtle Weed, Maiden’s Hair
Origin: Australia, S. Pacific
Depth Collected: 10-50 Feet
Maximum Height : 8″
Growth Rate: Moderate
Light: High
Temperature: 72-80
Propagation: Fragmentation, Sporulation
Difficulty: Advanced
Food Value: Not Palatable
Nutrient Uptake: Good
Flow Rate: Moderate to High