{"product_id":"rasberry-rosette-macroalgae","title":"Rasberry Rosette Macroalgae","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRaspberry Rosette Macroalgae\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaspberry Rosette Macroalgae (\u003cem\u003eBotryocladia sp.\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most visually extraordinary macroalgae available in the reef hobby — a rare Australian Botryocladia that takes the familiar grape-vesicle form and elevates it into something genuinely exceptional. \u003cstrong\u003eEvery stem is smothered end to end in dense, tightly packed oval vesicles arranged in lush rosette-like clusters\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep crimson red, jewel-like, and so densely layered that the overall effect is less like an alga and more like a living gemstone sculpture. There is simply nothing else in the hobby that looks quite like it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp close the detail is remarkable — each individual vesicle is a perfect deep red oval, smooth and slightly translucent, packed shoulder to shoulder with the next in a dense formation that catches and holds light in a way that photographs beautifully and stuns in person. Under blue and actinic lighting the crimson deepens and the vesicles take on a luminous, saturated quality that makes the entire specimen appear to glow from within. In flow the stems sway gently while the dense vesicle clusters hold their form — adding movement without losing any of the structural richness that makes this species so captivating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced exclusively from Australian waters and almost impossible to find in the hobby, Raspberry Rosette is a premium specimen that commands attention in any display system or dedicated macroalgae tank. It exports nutrients quietly and efficiently while delivering a visual impact that no other macroalgae can replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a5a61;\"\u003eAvailable Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\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=\"color: #1a5a61; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\" Frag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA single cutting of Raspberry Rosette Macroalgae approximately 1\" in length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for establishing in a display tank or refugium — will grow and develop its full dense rosette structure over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn accessible entry point into one of the rarest Australian macroalgae available in the hobby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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=\"color: #1a5a61; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2\" Large Frag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA larger cutting approximately 2\" in length with more established vesicle density and structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreater immediate visual impact — the full Raspberry Rosette form on display from day one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for display tanks where immediate presence and impact matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #184f69;\"\u003eCare Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\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: #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 Moderate — avoid intense direct light which can bleach vesicle color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; background: #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 Moderate — gentle indirect flow preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #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-mounted or free-floating — mid to lower display zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #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\u003eModerate — stable parameters and consistent nutrients recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #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\u003eModerate to Slow — quality over quantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e🧪 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eNutrient Export\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModerate nitrate and phosphate uptake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #6a6b58;\"\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #faf8ee; border: 1px solid #e6e1c9; border-left: 4px solid #b7ad78; border-radius: 10px; padding: 13px 15px; color: #22323a;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry Rosette performs best in stable, established systems with moderate nutrients and gentle indirect flow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid intense direct lighting — deep red vesicle coloration is best maintained under moderate or shaded conditions, and excessive light can cause bleaching over time. Keep away from aggressive herbivores including urchins, large tangs, and puffers which will graze the vesicles readily. Supplement with iron and iodine as part of a regular micronutrient dosing schedule to maintain rich crimson coloration. Handle gently during placement — the vesicles are delicate and can detach under rough handling.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #123844;\"\u003e🔍 Aquarium Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dense rosette vesicle arrangement is completely unlike standard Botryocladia available in the hobby — this is a different species, a different form, and a dramatically different visual experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the best copepod refuges available — the dense interlocking vesicle structure provides unmatched shelter and surface area for beneficial microfauna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA rare Australian collector's specimen that is virtually impossible to source outside specialist operations — functional, breathtaking, and genuinely one of a kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #123844;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eFor detailed species information, compatibility, and care tips, visit our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #1d5c78;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macroalgaefarms.com\/pages\/species-library\"\u003eSpecies Library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #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\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 10px;\"\u003eDue to natural variation, the specimen you receive may vary slightly in vesicle density, coloration, and size. Photographs are representative examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eIndividual specimens may display differences depending on lighting, flow, and tank conditions. Vesicle color intensity may vary between specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eSize and appearance are provided as general guidelines and may vary slightly from the specimen received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macroalgae Farms","offers":[{"title":"1\" Rasberry Frag","offer_id":48128617283843,"sku":"S6","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2\" Larger Rasberry Frag","offer_id":48128617316611,"sku":"S6","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/7151\/7699\/files\/ChatGPTImageMay13_2026_04_11_05PM_1d048c23-b458-4d0d-ac04-c2e87d02c710.png?v=1778718504","url":"https:\/\/www.macroalgaefarms.com\/products\/rasberry-rosette-macroalgae","provider":"Macroalgae Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}