Red Grape Bubble Macroalgae
Red Grape Bubble Macroalgae
Red Grape Bubble Macroalgae
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Red Grape Bubble Macroalgae

$29.99

Key Features:
⭐ Rare red sea grape creates a standout look in displays
• Translucent red to pink coloration adds contrast to tanks
• Nutrient exporter removes nitrates and phosphates
• Provides habitat and shelter for pods and microfauna

Size: Full Starter Plant
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Estimated delivery between June 16 and June 18.

Red Grape Bubble Macroalgae

$29.99

$29.99

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Size: Full Starter Plant
  • Full Starter Plant
  • Mature Colony

About this item

Red Grape Bubble Macroalgae

Red Grape Bubble Macroalgae (Botryocladia occidentalis) is a striking ornamental red macroalgae recognized for its clusters of smooth grape-like vesicles that form along branching stems. Its deep red to burgundy coloration creates dramatic contrast against live rock, sandbeds, and surrounding green macroalgae species.

Unlike runner-forming macroalgae such as Caulerpa, Botryocladia develops upright branching stems that support round vesicles resembling miniature grapes. These vesicles are fluid-filled structures that give the algae its distinctive texture and reef-like appearance in marine aquascapes.

Available Options

Full Starter Plant

  • Small branching anchored or cutting specimen
  • Early branching structure beginning to develop
  • Ideal for establishing Red Grape Bubble Macroalgae in new areas of the aquarium

Mature Colony

  • Established multi-branch cluster
  • Dense grape-like vesicle growth
  • Creates immediate visual impact in display aquariums

Care Information

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

Special Considerations

Red Grape Bubble Macroalgae (Botryocladia occidentalis) forms delicate branching stems with fluid-filled vesicles. While generally stable in reef aquariums, the vesicles can occasionally detach if handled roughly or exposed to strong grazing pressure. Stable lighting and moderate water movement support the healthiest growth.

🌱 Propagation

Botryocladia primarily spreads through fragmentation and branch growth:

  • Detached branches may reattach to rock surfaces
  • New vesicle clusters develop along branching stems
  • Colonies expand gradually as branches divide

Learn More

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

Livestock Disclaimer

Due to natural variation between specimens and species within a genus, 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, and growth pattern 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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