Macroalgae Farms
Cherry Bubble Tree Macroalgae
$19.99
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Estimated delivery between June 16 and June 18.
$19.99
$19.99
About this item
Cherry Bubble Tree Macroalgae
Cherry Bubble Tree Macroalgae (Lomentaria sp.) is one of the most structurally fascinating and visually unique macroalgae available in the reef hobby. This rare Australian species grows in a way unlike virtually anything else you can keep — long, whip-like branches built entirely from inflated, hollow, balloon-like segments that fork and branch repeatedly into an elegant tree-like form. From a distance it reads as a delicate, wispy crimson tree swaying in the current. Up close, every branch reveals its extraordinary segmented structure — each hollow tube connecting seamlessly to the next, the whole plant a living architectural wonder in deep cherry red.
In flow the Cherry Bubble Tree comes fully alive. The long segmented branches sway and flex independently, catching the current and releasing it with a fluid, almost hypnotic movement that no flat-bladed or round-vesicle macroalgae can replicate. Under blue and actinic lighting the deep cherry red intensifies and the hollow segments take on a subtle translucent quality — glowing faintly from within and adding a richness of color that rewards every viewing angle.
Sourced exclusively from Australian waters and almost impossible to find in the hobby, Cherry Bubble Tree is a genuine collector's specimen — one that experienced reef keepers will immediately recognize as something extraordinary, and that newcomers will simply not be able to stop looking at.
Available Options
1–2" Frag
- A single cutting of Cherry Bubble Tree approximately 1–2" in length
- Establishes readily and will grow out into the full branching tree form over time
- An accessible entry point into one of the rarest Australian macroalgae in the hobby
2–4" Frag
- A larger cutting approximately 2–4" with more established branching structure
- Immediate visual impact — the full Cherry Bubble Tree branching form on display from day one
- Recommended for display tanks where presence and impact matter immediately
Care Information
| 💡 Lighting Low to Moderate — deep red coloration maintained best away from intense direct light |
🌊 Water Flow Low to Moderate — gentle indirect flow brings out the best movement |
| 📍 Placement Rock-mounted — mid to lower display zones with open water around it |
⚙️ Care Level Moderate — stable parameters and consistent nutrients recommended |
| 📈 Growth Rate Moderate — steady and non-invasive |
🧪 Nutrient Export Moderate nitrate and phosphate uptake |
Special Considerations
🔍 Aquarium Insights
- The combination of inflated hollow segments and tree-like branching is completely unique in the macroalgae hobby — nothing else grows quite like this
- An exceptional copepod refuge — the hollow segmented branches provide extraordinary surface area and shelter for beneficial microfauna throughout the entire structure
- A rare Australian collector's specimen that experienced reef keepers will immediately recognize as extraordinary — and that no serious macro display should be without
Learn More
For detailed species information, compatibility, and care tips, visit our Species Library.
Due to natural variation, the specimen you receive may vary slightly in branch structure, coloration, and size within the stated range. Photographs are representative examples.
Individual specimens may display differences depending on lighting, flow, and tank conditions.
Size and appearance are provided as general guidelines and may vary slightly from the specimen received.
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