Caulerpa

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Caulerpa
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Typealgae

“macroalgae” — Caulerpa Care Guide - Poseidon's Realm

Days to maturity30–60 days

“Days to maturity: 30-60 days to establish and reach desired size” — How to Grow Feather Caulerpa — LizPlants

Lightmoderate to bright lighting: 8-10 hours daily

“Sun: Moderate to bright lighting: 8-10 hours daily; 2.5-3 watts per gallon for optimal growth” — How to Grow Feather Caulerpa — LizPlants

WaterSaltwater or brackish conditions; salinity 1.020-1.025 (specific gravity); stable water temperature 72-78°F; moderate water flow

“Water: Saltwater or brackish conditions; salinity 1.020-1.025 (specific gravity); stable water temperature 72-78°F; moderate water flow” — How to Grow Feather Caulerpa — LizPlants

Spacing3–4 in

“Spacing: 3-4 inches between plantings for frond expansion inches” — How to Grow Feather Caulerpa — LizPlants

Height9–12 in

“and can grow to 30 cm in length.” — Caulerpa lentillifera - Wikipedia

Propagationgrowing

“growing” — Caulerpa Care Guide - Poseidon's Realm

Transplantharvest regularly

“harvest regularly” — Caulerpa Care Guide - Poseidon's Realm

Ready whengrowth rates

“and every two weeks afterwards depending on growth rates.” — Caulerpa lentillifera - Wikipedia

Toxicitynot toxic

“This fast-growing algae is non-toxic and provides shelter for small aquatic organisms.” — How to Grow Feather Caulerpa — LizPlants

Indoorsgrow it in a refugium or sump under a grow light on a reverse-daylight cycle

“grow it in a refugium or sump under a grow light on a reverse-daylight cycle” — Caulerpa Care Guide - Poseidon's Realm

Pestsparrotfish, surgeonfish, hair algae, diatoms

“Macro-algae eating fish (parrotfish, surgeonfish, rabbitfish)” — How to Grow Feather Caulerpa — LizPlants

Companionschaetomorpha linum, halimeda, gracilaria, ulva (sea lettuce), cheato, small herbivorous fish, copepods, amphipods

“Plant with: Chaetomorpha linum, Halimeda, Gracilaria, Ulva (Sea lettuce)” — How to Grow Feather Caulerpa — LizPlants

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