Halimeda Discoidea - Money Plant
A heavily calcified algae that is abundant in both shallow and deep water habitats to depths of 100 feet or more. It features large, calcified segments with irregular formations. It has the largest individual segments of all Halimeda species. Discoidea has a single holdfast that typically attaches to rocks, shells and hard bottom. Unlike other species of Halimeda, it grows exclusively on hard surfaces and not in sand substrate. This particular species is most often associated with collected and aquacultured live rock. Like all species of calcareous algae it needs regular calcium supplementation for growth in the aquarium. It does not grow as quickly in the aquarium as other varieties, but is very hardy and attractive. Somewhat palatable to some fish.
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Care InformationScientific Name: Halimeda Discoidea
Common Name: Money Plant Origin: Atlantic, Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico Depth Collected: 3-100 Feet Maximum Height: 10" Growth Rate: Moderate Light: Moderate to High Temperature: 76-86 Propagation: Fragmentation, Sporulation Difficulty: Easy Food Value: Palatable Nutrient Uptake: Fair Flow Rate: Moderate |
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