Macroalgae Farms
Phoenix Feather Macroalgae
$29.99
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Estimated delivery between June 16 and June 18.
$29.99
$29.99
About this item
Phoenix Feather Macroalgae
Phoenix Feather Macroalgae (Plocamium sp.) is the most elegantly formed red macroalgae available in the reef hobby — a rare Australian specimen that grows into a lush, deeply feathered canopy of rich crimson fronds that branch and rebranch in every direction until the whole plant resembles the sweeping tail plumage of a mythical firebird. Up close each frond is flat, smooth, and delicately divided into fine pinnate branchlets that layer over each other in a dense, complex fan. Stepped back, the entire specimen forms a breathtaking crimson canopy that draws the eye from across the room.
In flow the Phoenix Feather truly earns its name — the feathered fronds catch the current and sway in a fluid, sweeping motion that is closer to a living plume than a plant. Every pulse of water animates the whole specimen simultaneously, creating a constant and mesmerizing display of crimson movement that no flat-bladed or branching macroalgae can replicate. Under blue and actinic lighting the deep burgundy-crimson intensifies and the layered fronds cast subtle shadows across each other — adding a depth and richness of color that rewards every viewing angle.
Sourced from Australian waters and almost impossible to find in the hobby, Phoenix Feather is a genuine collector's specimen. It exports nutrients quietly and efficiently while delivering a visual elegance that elevates any display or dedicated macroalgae system it inhabits.
Available Options
Starter Plant
- A younger specimen with established feathered frond structure and full crimson coloration
- Ideal for grow-out — will develop into a full sweeping canopy over time
- An accessible entry point into one of the rarest Australian macroalgae in the hobby
Mature Colony
- A fully developed specimen with a dense, sweeping feathered canopy on full display
- Maximum visual impact — the full Phoenix Feather form from day one
- Ready to place directly into your system as an immediate centerpiece
Care Information
| 💡 Lighting Low to Moderate — deep crimson coloration best maintained 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 deeply feathered, multi-order pinnate frond structure creates a living canopy unlike any other macroalgae available in the hobby — elegant, complex, and endlessly detailed
- An exceptional copepod refuge — the layered feathered frond structure provides unmatched surface area and shelter for beneficial microfauna throughout the entire colony
- A rare Australian collector's specimen that experienced reef keepers will immediately recognize as extraordinary — the most elegantly formed red macroalgae available anywhere in the hobby
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 frond density, coloration, and size. Photographs are representative examples.
Individual specimens may display differences depending on lighting, flow, and tank conditions. Deep crimson coloration intensity may vary between specimens.
Size and appearance are provided as general guidelines and may vary slightly from the specimen received.
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