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Aquarium
Care Information |
Scientific Name: Sargassum
Platycarpum
Common Name: Sargassum
Origin: Gulf
of Mexico, Caribbean, Atlantic
Depth Collected: 3
- 20 feet
Maximum Height : 30"
Growth Rate: Slow
Light: High
Temperature: 68-78
Propagation: Fragmentation,
Sporulation
Difficulty: Advanced Food Value:
Not very palatable
Nutrient Uptake:
Fair
Flow Rate:
Moderate to High
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Species
of the brown algae Sargassum are among the most prolific of all
brown algae in the Caribbean. This particular species features serrated,
gold-brown leaves that form from a series of thick, main
branches. Air
bladders are common on this species and help to keep the plant
upright. Mature plants often reach heights of 30" or more in
deeper environments, but most are found in shallow water. Anchored varieties
are most suitable for the marine aquarium and have a very sturdy
holdfast that is
able to securely anchor itself in very turbulent environments. In
the aquarium they require bright lighting and moderate to high
flow rates for optimal growth. A large plant, that needs to be
pruned often. Many hobbyists often encounter this
species, as well as others, on imported and aqua-cultured live
rock. Not known to be very palatable to fish.
