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Blue Octhodes Macroalgae

$29.99

Key Features:
⭐ Intense rare blue purple branching macroalgae
• Iridescent color shifts under reef lighting
• Bushy structure is perfect for copepods and amphipods
• Ideal for display tanks and refugium for nutrient export

Size: Golf Ball Size (1.5")
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Blue Octhodes Macroalgae

$29.99

$29.99

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Size: Golf Ball Size (1.5")
  • Golf Ball Size (1.5")
  • Baseball Size (3")

About this item

Blue Octhodes Macroalgae

Blue Octhodes Macroalgae (Octhodes sp.) is a highly sought-after ornamental species known for its intense blue-purple coloration and dense, branching structure. This macroalgae forms compact, rounded colonies that create a bold visual centerpiece in marine aquariums.

Its growth pattern consists of tight, interwoven branching that develops into a full, cushion-like mass, making it especially attractive for display tanks and macroalgae-focused aquascapes. Under proper lighting, Blue Octhodes exhibits vibrant coloration that stands out strongly against rock and sand backgrounds.


Available Sizes

Golf Ball Size (1.5")

  • Small compact clump or starter-sized portion
  • Beginning stages of dense branching growth
  • Ideal for growing into a full colony

Baseball Size (3")

  • Larger, fuller colony with dense ornamental branching
  • Rounded, cushion-like colony form
  • Strong visual impact for display aquariums

Care Information

💡 Lighting
Moderate to High
🌊 Water Flow
Moderate
📍 Placement
Rockwork or macroalgae display zones
⚙️ Care Level
Moderate
📈 Growth Rate
Moderate
🧪 Nutrient Uptake
Moderate

Special Considerations

Blue Octhodes is primarily kept as an ornamental macroalgae for its vivid coloration and unique growth structure. While it contributes to nutrient uptake, it is most valued for visual impact. Color intensity and fullness depend on stable lighting, nutrient availability, and overall system maturity.

🌱 Propagation

Blue Octhodes propagates through fragmentation and colony expansion:

  • Sections can be divided and reattached to rock or substrate
  • Fragments continue developing into dense colonies under stable conditions
  • Mature colonies expand through thick, compact branching growth

Learn More

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


Livestock Disclaimer

Due to natural variation between specimens and growth forms, the item you receive may not appear exactly like the one pictured. Photographs represent typical examples of the species or colony structure.

Individual specimens may vary in size, branching density, coloration, and growth pattern depending on environmental conditions and age.

Approximate size ranges are provided for reference but may differ slightly from the specimen received.

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