Macroalgae Farms
Angel Hair Macroalgae
Key Features:
Estimated delivery between June 16 and June 18.
About this item
Angel Hair Macroalgae
Angel Hair Macroalgae (Gracilaria sp.) is a visually dramatic and uniquely structured red macroalgae that earns its name the moment you see it in flow. Long, smooth, cord-like strands in a vivid crimson red extend upward and outward from a central base, swaying and drifting independently with every pulse of current in a way that looks more like a living sea anemone than a plant. The effect in a display tank is immediately striking — a bold, warm-red focal point that adds movement, color, and life to any aquascape.
Sourced from Australian waters and rarely seen in the hobby, Angel Hair is a genuine collector's specimen that experienced reef keepers will immediately recognize as something extraordinary. Unlike branching or feathery red macroalgae, the smooth, individual strand structure is completely unique — each cord flowing independently and catching the light with a clean, almost translucent quality that rewards every viewing angle.
Available Options
Starter Plant
- One healthy clump of Angel Hair Macroalgae with a full bundle of long flowing crimson strands
- Upright cascading crimson strands — arrives ready to be placed on a rock and begin flowing in your display
- An accessible entry point into one of the most distinctive red macroalgae sourced from Australian waters
Mature Colony
- A large, fully developed Angel Hair colony with dramatically long strands that drape and sweep across the rockscape
- Immediate visual impact — the full flowing curtain of crimson on display from day one
- The best choice for display tanks where bold red presence and dramatic movement matter immediately
Care Information
| 💡 Lighting Moderate to High |
🌊 Water Flow Low to Moderate — individual strands display best in gentle flow |
| 📍 Placement Rock-mounted — mid to lower display zones with open water around it |
⚙️ Care Level Easy |
| 📈 Growth Rate Moderate to Fast |
🧪 Nutrient Export Moderate nitrate and phosphate uptake |
Special Considerations
🌱 Propagation
Angel Hair spreads naturally through strand growth and fragmentation:
- Individual strands extend and branch outward as the colony grows
- Clumps can be divided by hand into smaller portions without harming the plant
- Separated fragments readily establish into new colonies under suitable conditions
Learn More
For detailed species information, compatibility, and care tips, visit our Species Library.
Due to natural variation between specimens, 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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