Macroalgae Farms
Mixed Filament Green Macroalgae (Hair Algae)
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Estimated delivery between September 26 and September 28.
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Mixed Filament Green Macroalgae (Hair Algae, Bryopsis)
Mixed Filament Green Macroalgae includes several species commonly referred to as hair algae or bryopsis, forming fine, feather or grass-like strands that create soft, flowing green clusters. In natural reef environments, this algae grows as small tufts across rock and sand surfaces, providing microhabitats for copepods, amphipods, and other reef microorganisms.
Its extremely fine and flexible structure gives it a soft, hair-like appearance underwater. When maintained intentionally in refugiums or macroalgae systems, it functions as a high-efficiency nutrient absorber while also serving as a natural grazing source for herbivorous fish and invertebrates.
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Care Information
| Lighting | Moderate to High |
| Water Flow | Moderate |
| Placement | Refugium or controlled algae zones |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Nutrient Uptake | High |
Special Considerations
🌱 Propagation
Filamentous macroalgae spreads through fragmentation and vegetative growth:
- Small fragments may attach and grow into new clusters
- Existing strands naturally branch and expand
- Growth rate increases with higher nutrients and lighting
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For detailed species information, compatibility, and care tips, visit our Species Library.
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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