Macroalgae Farms

Emberweb Macroalgae

$29.99

Key Features:
⭐ Rare collector's macroalgae — vivid scarlet branching canopy that looks like living coral
• Slow and controlled growth — stays compact and never overtakes your aquascape
• Thrives in lower light — ideal for display tanks, refugiums, and shaded reef zones
• Easy to frag and share — one colony can be divided into multiple specimens over time

Size: Full Starter Plant
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Emberweb Macroalgae

$29.99

$29.99

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Size: Full Starter Plant
  • Full Starter Plant
  • Mature Colony - Sold out

About this item

Emberweb Macroalgae

Emberweb Macroalgae (Rhodopeltis sp.) is a striking ornamental red macroalgae known for its upright, branching structure and rich crimson to deep red coloration. Its smooth, antler-like branches create a bold, tree-shaped silhouette that makes it a dramatic focal point in reef and macroalgae displays.

This species develops into a bushy yet open colony with rounded branching tips that spread outward in a natural flame-like form. In addition to its visual appeal, Emberweb Macroalgae can contribute to nutrient uptake while remaining reef-safe, ornamental, and well suited for carefully curated marine aquariums.


Available Options

Starter Plant

  • Smaller branching specimen with early upright structure
  • Developing flame-like form with rounded growing tips
  • Ideal for growing into a fuller display colony

Mature Colony

  • Well-developed branching colony with strong visual presence
  • Bold, tree-like structure with multiple rounded red branches
  • High-impact centerpiece for reef and macroalgae aquascapes

Care Information

💡 Lighting
Moderate to High
🌊 Water Flow
Moderate
📍 Placement
Display tank or refugium
⚙️ Care Level
Easy to Moderate
📈 Growth Rate
Moderate
🧪 Nutrient Export
Moderate nitrate and phosphate uptake

Special Considerations

Emberweb Macroalgae (Rhodopeltis sp.) shows its best form and coloration under stable lighting, consistent nutrients, and moderate flow. Moderate water movement helps keep the branches clean while allowing the specimen to maintain its natural, upright branching structure.

🔍 Aquarium Insights

  • Distinctive upright red macroalgae with a tree-like branching form
  • Adds bold structure and contrast to reef and planted marine displays
  • Combines ornamental appeal with functional nutrient uptake

Learn More

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

Livestock Disclaimer

Due to natural variation between specimens and growing conditions, the item you receive may not appear exactly like the one pictured. Photographs are representative examples of the species or growth form.

Individual specimens may vary in size, shape, coloration, branching density, and overall fullness depending on age, lighting conditions, and environmental factors.

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

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