{"product_id":"shaving-brush-macroalgae","title":"Shaving Brush Macroalgae","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-weight: 800; font-size: 28px; letter-spacing: -0.3px; color: #123844;\"\u003eShaving Brush (Christmas Tree) Macroalgae\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eShaving Brush macroalgae (\u003cem\u003ePenicillus\u003c\/em\u003e spp.) is a distinctive calcareous green macroalgae recognized for its single upright stalk topped with a dense brush-like crown of fine green filaments. This species grows from the substrate as an individual plant and adds a unique natural reef aesthetic to aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px 0; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eBecause of its unusual shape and vibrant coloration, Shaving Brush macroalgae is often used as a focal plant in reef aquariums and lagoon-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 Sizes\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;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; color: #1a5a61;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Starter 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 rooted macroalgae plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacteristic brush-like crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for sandbed placement in reef aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquacultured specimen\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\u003eModerate 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\u003eModerate\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\u003eSandbed\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\u003eModerate\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\u003eSlow 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\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eShaving Brush macroalgae is a calcareous species that incorporates calcium carbonate into its structure. Because of this, the plant consumes both \u003cstrong\u003ecalcium\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ealkalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e as it grows. Maintaining stable reef chemistry supports healthier growth and long-term stability.\u003c\/p\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: #123844;\"\u003e🌱 Propagation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eShaving Brush macroalgae is typically \u003cstrong\u003enot propagated by cuttings\u003c\/strong\u003e like many other macroalgae. In aquariums, propagation is most often associated with \u003cstrong\u003esporulation\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003enatural basal expansion\u003c\/strong\u003e over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot a frag\/cutting species:\u003c\/strong\u003e trimming the “brush” or stalk usually does not create a new plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSporulation (natural reproduction):\u003c\/strong\u003e mature plants may release reproductive cells in stable systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasal growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e healthy specimens may slowly thicken or expand from the base under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest expectation:\u003c\/strong\u003e purchase as a complete plant rather than planning for fast propagation\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;\"\u003eFor detailed biological information, natural habitat, taxonomy, and additional husbandry insights, visit our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #1d5c78;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macroalgaefarms.com\/pages\/species-library\"\u003eSpecies Library: Macroalgae Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\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 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\nIndividual specimens may vary in size, shape, coloration, and growth pattern depending on age, lighting conditions, and environmental factors.\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macroalgae Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44370704072963,"sku":"s11","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/7151\/7699\/files\/ShavingBrush-CoverPhoto_e0672676-b43c-4983-a56f-36cb8358709a.jpg?v=1773015665","url":"https:\/\/www.macroalgaefarms.com\/products\/shaving-brush-macroalgae","provider":"Macroalgae Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}