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Rasberry Rosette Macroalgae

$39.99

Key Features:
⭐ Rare Australian Botryocladia — dense crimson rosettes of jewel-like vesicles unlike anything else in the hobby
• Each stem is smothered in tightly packed oval vesicles — an extraordinary living texture
• Natural nutrient exporter that earns its place functionally and visually
• A true collector's specimen — sourced from Australian waters and rarely available

Size: 1" Rasberry Frag

1" Rasberry Frag 2" Larger Rasberry Frag

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Rasberry Rosette Macroalgae

$39.99

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About this item

Raspberry Rosette Macroalgae

Raspberry Rosette Macroalgae (Botryocladia sp.) is one of the most visually extraordinary macroalgae available in the reef hobby — a rare Australian Botryocladia that takes the familiar grape-vesicle form and elevates it into something genuinely exceptional. Every stem is smothered end to end in dense, tightly packed oval vesicles arranged in lush rosette-like clusters — deep crimson red, jewel-like, and so densely layered that the overall effect is less like an alga and more like a living gemstone sculpture. There is simply nothing else in the hobby that looks quite like it.

Up close the detail is remarkable — each individual vesicle is a perfect deep red oval, smooth and slightly translucent, packed shoulder to shoulder with the next in a dense formation that catches and holds light in a way that photographs beautifully and stuns in person. Under blue and actinic lighting the crimson deepens and the vesicles take on a luminous, saturated quality that makes the entire specimen appear to glow from within. In flow the stems sway gently while the dense vesicle clusters hold their form — adding movement without losing any of the structural richness that makes this species so captivating.

Sourced exclusively from Australian waters and almost impossible to find in the hobby, Raspberry Rosette is a premium specimen that commands attention in any display system or dedicated macroalgae tank. It exports nutrients quietly and efficiently while delivering a visual impact that no other macroalgae can replicate.

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1" Frag

A single cutting of Raspberry Rosette Macroalgae approximately 1" in length
Ideal for establishing in a display tank or refugium — will grow and develop its full dense rosette structure over time
An accessible entry point into one of the rarest Australian macroalgae available in the hobby

2" Large Frag

A larger cutting approximately 2" in length with more established vesicle density and structure
Greater immediate visual impact — the full Raspberry Rosette form on display from day one
Recommended for display tanks where immediate presence and impact matter

Care Information

💡 Lighting Low to Moderate — avoid intense direct light which can bleach vesicle color	🌊 Water Flow Low to Moderate — gentle indirect flow preferred
📍 Placement Rock-mounted or free-floating — mid to lower display zones	⚙️ Care Level Moderate — stable parameters and consistent nutrients recommended
📈 Growth Rate Moderate to Slow — quality over quantity	🧪 Nutrient Export Moderate nitrate and phosphate uptake

Special Considerations

Raspberry Rosette performs best in stable, established systems with moderate nutrients and gentle indirect flow. Avoid intense direct lighting — deep red vesicle coloration is best maintained under moderate or shaded conditions, and excessive light can cause bleaching over time. Keep away from aggressive herbivores including urchins, large tangs, and puffers which will graze the vesicles readily. Supplement with iron and iodine as part of a regular micronutrient dosing schedule to maintain rich crimson coloration. Handle gently during placement — the vesicles are delicate and can detach under rough handling.

🔍 Aquarium Insights

The dense rosette vesicle arrangement is completely unlike standard Botryocladia available in the hobby — this is a different species, a different form, and a dramatically different visual experience
One of the best copepod refuges available — the dense interlocking vesicle structure provides unmatched shelter and surface area for beneficial microfauna
A rare Australian collector's specimen that is virtually impossible to source outside specialist operations — functional, breathtaking, and genuinely one of a kind

Learn More

For detailed species information, compatibility, and care tips, visit our Species Library.

Livestock Disclaimer

Due to natural variation, the specimen you receive may vary slightly in vesicle density, coloration, and size. Photographs are representative examples.

Individual specimens may display differences depending on lighting, flow, and tank conditions. Vesicle color intensity may vary between specimens.

Size and appearance are provided as general guidelines and may vary slightly from the specimen received.

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