2026-04-22T21:44:00-07:00

Type: MACROALGAE
Price: 29.99 - 129.99 (2 variants)

Vermillion Bonsai Macroalgae

Vermillion Bonsai Macroalgae

Vermillion Bonsai Macroalgae (Dichotomaria sp.) is one of the most architecturally striking macroalgae available in the hobby. Its deep vermillion red branches fork and split repeatedly in every direction, forming a wide, fan-shaped canopy that looks exactly like a miniature bonsai tree frozen in motion. Under reef lighting, the rich red tones deepen and glow — creating a natural focal point that is unlike anything else you can put in a display tank.

Unlike dense or bushy macroalgae, Vermillion Bonsai forms an open, structured canopy that allows light and flow to pass through naturally. This makes it as functional as it is beautiful — quietly exporting nutrients while commanding attention as a living sculpture in your aquascape.

Whether you are building a dedicated macroalgae display, aquascaping a reef, or simply looking for something that stops people in their tracks, this is it.

Available Options

Starter Plant

Full-length cutting with established branching structure and vermillion coloration

Shipped without a rock base — simply attach to your own rock or rubble using reef-safe glue or a rubber band, giving you full control over placement

Ideal for aquascapers who want to position it exactly where it will have the most impact

Mature Colony

Fully developed specimen with a wide, layered fan canopy and established rock base

Ready to place directly into your system as an immediate centerpiece

Maximum branching complexity and rich vermillion coloration on full display

Care Information

💡 Lighting
Moderate to High

🌊 Water Flow
Moderate

📍 Placement
Rock-mounted or sandbed — display or refugium

⚙️ Care Level
Moderate

📈 Growth Rate
Moderate

🧪 Nutrient Export
Moderate nitrate and phosphate uptake

Special Considerations

Vermillion Bonsai performs best in stable systems with consistent nutrients and moderate flow. Its open branching structure can trap detritus in low-flow areas — maintain good circulation to preserve cleanliness and coloration. For starter plant cuttings, secure to rock or rubble using reef-safe cyanoacrylate glue or a rubber band until the base attaches naturally.

🔍 Aquarium Insights

Vermillion Bonsai Macroalgae is a standout addition to any reef or macro display:

One of the most sculptural and visually distinctive macroalgae in the hobby — looks like nothing else

The wide fan canopy and fine forking branches create extraordinary depth and layering in aquascapes

A functional showpiece — exports nutrients passively while acting as the centerpiece of your entire system

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 branching structure, coloration, and size. Photographs are representative examples.

Starter plant cuttings are shipped without a rock base. 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.