Macro algae : Caulerpa peltata ("Parasol Caulerpa")

Caulerpa peltata ("Parasol Caulerpa)

CARE : Easy, undemanding under normal reef conditions

GROWTH : Fast, once settled

INVASIVE? : Not invasive, as it can be removed by lifting its holdfast, does require maintenance though and pruning if kept as a display species, due to its fast sprawling growth.

LIGHTING : Medium to Low

FLOW: Any

VARIATION : Higher light results in faster fresh growth and lighter colouration.

HOLDFAST ATTACHMENT TIME : Very fast (Days once settled)

NUTRIENT UPTAKE : Very good

SPECIES INFORMATION:

A great macro algae for nutrient control, with nice intrest from its umbrella shaped fronds. Possibly the easiest if the Caulerpa species to grow. Widespread and common in the 'coral triangle' of the Indo Pacific.

Largely lost from the aquarium hobby with restriction on live rock imports it is now seeing somewhat if a resurgence.

This is species forms holdfasts on rock rubble, coral skeleton and shells. It struggles to establish as a substrate dwelling species, unlike other caulerpa.

 Caulerpa peltata, as with most Caulerpa species grows via a  'runner like' holdfast system 

This species does extremely well in aquaria and is easy to establish. One if the more 'open growing' Caulerpa species enable it to be grown in between other algaes/corals, without smothering them eith large fronds.

 CUTTING INFORMATION:

You will recieve an actively growing holdfast runner around 10cm in length, with fresh frond growth.