{"product_id":"codium-green-seaweed-macroalgae","title":"Codium Green Seaweed Macroalgae","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-weight: 800; font-size: 28px; letter-spacing: -0.3px; color: #123844;\"\u003eCodium \"Dead Man's Fingers\" Macroalgae\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eCodium (\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eCodium sp.\u003c\/span\u003e), commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003e“Dead Man’s Fingers”\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a distinctive green macroalgae prized for its \u003cstrong\u003ethick, branching structure and velvety texture\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its cylindrical branches form dense clusters that create a bold, natural appearance in macroalgae displays and reef aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px 0; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eUnlike many filamentous algae, Codium develops \u003cstrong\u003efirm, spongy branches that maintain their shape\u003c\/strong\u003e even in moderate water flow. Its unique texture and structured growth pattern make it a visually striking addition to refugiums, display tanks, and natural reef-style aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #1a5a61;\"\u003eAvailable Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(180deg,#f6fbf8 0%, #edf7f2 100%); border: 1px solid #d4e6e3; border-radius: 12px; padding: 13px 15px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; color: #1a5a61;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarter Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle anchored plant or small fragment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly branching structure beginning to develop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for establishing Codium in new areas of the aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(180deg,#f6fbf8 0%, #edf7f2 100%); border: 1px solid #d4e6e3; border-radius: 12px; padding: 13px 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; color: #1a5a61;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Colony\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablished branching cluster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense multi-branch structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for immediate aquascaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #184f69;\"\u003eCare Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 10px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; background-color: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow to High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; background-color: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e🌊 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eWater Flow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow to High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e📍 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRock surfaces or refugium zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e⚙️ \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e📈 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow to Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e🧪 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eNutrient Uptake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #6a6b58;\"\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #faf8ee; border: 1px solid #e6e1c9; border-left: 4px solid #b7ad78; border-radius: 10px; padding: 13px 15px; color: #22323a;\"\u003e\nCodium forms a thick, spongy branching structure that differs from many other macroalgae. The branches contain internal siphonous cells which give the algae its firm yet flexible texture. While generally stable once established, Codium prefers stable parameters and moderate nutrient availability for consistent growth.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #123844;\"\u003e🌱 Propagation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eCodium propagates through fragmentation and branching growth:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranches can be trimmed and reattached to rock or substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragments may establish new colonies under stable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature colonies expand through natural branching\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #123844;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\nFor detailed species information, compatibility, and care tips, visit our \n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #1d5c78;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macroalgaefarms.com\/pages\/species-library\"\u003eSpecies Library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f6f8f9; border: 1px solid #dde4e7; border-left: 4px solid #8a98a0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 13px 15px; font-size: 13px; color: #607078; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #46545b;\"\u003eLivestock Disclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\nDue to natural variation between specimens and growth forms, the item you receive may not appear exactly like the one pictured. Photographs represent typical examples of the species or colony structure.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\nIndividual specimens may vary in size, branching density, coloration, and growth pattern depending on environmental conditions and age.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\nApproximate size ranges are provided for reference but may differ slightly from the specimen received.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macroalgae Farms","offers":[{"title":"Full Starter Plant","offer_id":47815876378883,"sku":"S5 (WC)","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mature Colony","offer_id":47815876411651,"sku":"S5 (WB)","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/7151\/7699\/files\/IMG-5723.jpg?v=1772702609","url":"https:\/\/www.macroalgaefarms.com\/products\/codium-green-seaweed-macroalgae","provider":"Macroalgae Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}