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 Laurencia
is a highly variable species with worldwide distribution. It
features bright red, rather stiff branches that are connected to
long cylindrical uprights. The branches are typically short with
pointed tips. Because of the variation in color, branching pattern
and texture within each species, it can sometimes be difficult to
identify, especially in younger plants. It is native to the reef
flat, as well as shallow inter-tidal habitats, growing on rocks,
rubble and hard bottom in water 20 ft deep or greater. It frequently
grows on other plants as an epithetic algae in sea grass beds and
the reef flat. In the aquarium its a relatively undemanding
specimen and will grow as long as sufficient light and nutrients
are available. Laurencia is a smaller specimen and only grows to
about 6" or so. Palatable to most fish and invertebrates.
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Aquarium
Care Information |
Scientific Name: Laurencia
Sp.
Common Name: Unknown
Origin: Gulf
of Mexico, Caribbean, South Pacific
Maximum Height : 8"
Growth Rate: Moderate
Light: Moderate
Temperature: 76-80
Propagation: Fragmentation,
Sporulation
Difficulty: Easy Food Value:
Very palatable
Nutrient Uptake:
Good
Flow Rate:
Moderate
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