Caulerpa Racemosa - Banana Algae
There are are many varieties of Caulerpa Racemosa found worldwide. They are often highly variable in composition, which makes it difficult to properly identify some species without inspection of the cell structure under a microscope. This particular species features a dark green color with tall branches composed of long clusters of cylindrical shaped fronds. It resembles a bunch of bananas and is very attractive in the marine aquarium. Like most varieties of Racemosa, they can quickly outgrow the available nutrients in a tank, so care must be taken to limit the size of each specimen. Not palatable to most fish and invertebrates, although some fish will nip at the rhizome structure.
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Care InformationScientific Name: Caulerpa Racemosa Var.Cylindracea
Common Name: Banana Algae, Grape Caulerpa Origin: Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Depth Collected: 4-25 Feet Maximum Height: 6" Growth Rate: Fast Light: Moderate to High Temperature: 72-86 Propagation: Fragmentation, Sporulation Difficulty: Easy Food Value: Not Palatable Nutrient Uptake: Excellent Flow Rate: Moderate to High |
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