Chlorodesmis sp.

This species from the Pacific is often mistaken for a type of hair algae, Chlorodesmis is a popular plant for the marine aquarium but doesn't grow in the United States. It features fine, stiff filaments, resembling strands of hair or thread attached by a single holdfast. It's not palatable to fish and contains some toxic compounds that are known to not only discourage fish from eating it, but also can effect coral growth. This species requires high flow and strong lighting to successfully grow in the aquarium. It used to be imported regularly, but has recently become difficult to find and is rarely available anymore for sale in the United States. pods. This species is sensitive to high levels of nitrates and any detectable levels of copper.

Scientific Name: Chlorodesmis sp.

Common Name: Turtle Weed, Maiden's Hair

Origin: Australia, Eastern Caribbean, 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

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