Caulerpa sertulariodes

A very popular species of Caulerpa for use in the marine aquarium. It features long, erect, feather shaped blades that form a rounded tip. The coloration varies, but is typically a light green shade. This species grows very quickly and can be problematic in some reef aquaria, as it can quickly take over live rock. Setulariodes is palatable to many fish and inverts, so it's an excellent choice for culture in a refugium. It prefers to grow on rocks and hard surfaces rather than sand, but is quite adaptable to grow in almost any environment. It has an interesting habit of climbing up the sides of an aquarium as a vine would. All Caulerpa species can be partially buried in the sand bed.

Scientific Name: Caulerpa sertulariodes

Common Name: Feather Algae, Fern Algae

Origin: Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic, Caribbean

Depth Collected: 5 -20 Feet

Maximum Height : 8"

Growth Rate: Fast

Light: Moderate

Temperature: 78-86

Propagation: Fragmentation, sporulation

Difficulty: Easy

Food Value: Palatable to both fish and invertebrates

Nutrient Uptake: Excellent

Flow Rate: Low to Moderate

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