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Halimeda Plant (Halimeda sp.)
Description
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The Halimeda Algae is a slow-growing, non-invasive plant that is a great recommendation for anybody looking for saltwater "plants." This beneficial macroalgae is very hardy and will act as a beautiful decorative plant while controlling excess nutrients, like nitrates and phosphates, and providing oxygen, which in turn stabilizes the pH. Halimeda is a calcareous form of algae, so in addition to light, they require a sufficient amount of calcium in order to grow and thrive. Because different kinds of algae will sometimes chemically compete with each other, you may not want to put more than one type of algae within one aquarium. Feel free to place them just about anywhere in the aquarium, though they will respond best to moderate lighting and can acclimate to very bright light slowly. Due to the calcareous nature of this alga, few fish will consume it; however, many herbivore fish (tangs, angels, rabbits etc) will nip at it, and Halimeda is very intolerant of this.
- - Can be added to refugiums
- - Cannot tolerate high nitrates or phosphates
- - Prefers higher levels of calcium
- - Reef safe
Specifications
| SKU | 3467571 |
|---|---|
| Primary Brand | Petco Marine Inverts |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
Live Animal
| Special Diet | Photosynthetic |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Halimeda sp. |
| Environment | Marine |
| Care Level | Easy |
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ACCLIMATION: Avoid exposing new aquatic life to bright lights after opening the box. Turn off aquarium lights prior to floating aquatic life. Allow the sealed bag with your new fish to float in your aquarium for at least 15 minutes (but no longer than one hour) to ensure the water in the bag matches the temperature in your aquarium. A bacteria booster addition can assist with the addition of new aquatic life. Petco offers free water testing in store to determine if your water is safe for the addition of new aquatic life. DIET: A well-balanced diet consists of a variety of flakes, pellets, freeze-dried and frozen foods, depending on the species. FEEDING: Feed sparingly and no more than fish can eat in 1-2 minutes. Overfeeding can quickly foul the water, especially in smaller aquariums.
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