Green Blade Algae

Green Blade Algae

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Description

Caulerpa prolifera (Green Blade Algae)

AT A GLANCE

Quick facts: Care level: Easy · Lighting: Moderate · Flow: Low–Moderate · Feeding: Absorbs nutrients from water (no direct feeding required)

WHY SHOULD I BUY THIS ALGAE?

Caulerpa prolifera is a fast-growing, vibrant green macroalgae ideal for nutrient export, refugiums, and naturalistic reef displays. Its upright, feathery fronds create texture and movement, offering a visually striking contrast in aquascapes. It also serves as a natural grazing substrate for herbivorous fish, including tangs, blennies, and rabbitfish, while providing shelter for copepods and other microfauna.

CARE LEVEL

Easy
Ideal for both beginner and experienced aquarists with stable water parameters.

WATER REQUIREMENTS & GENERAL CARE

  • Temperature: 22–28 °C
  • Salinity: 1.023–1.026 (32–35 ppt)
  • pH: 7.8–8.4
  • Nitrates (NO₃): 2–20 ppm
  • Phosphates (PO₄): 0.02–0.1 ppm

Stable parameters and moderate nutrient availability support healthy growth and prevent dieback.

LIGHTING

  • Moderate
  • Photoperiod: 12–16 hours/day

Thrives under standard reef lighting. Brighter light encourages faster growth and fuller coloration.

PLACEMENT

  • Refugium, Sump, or Display Tank
  • Can be loosely planted in sand or gravel, or left free-floating in refugiums

Ensure roots or rhizoids are lightly anchored to prevent dislodging, but avoid overcrowding to allow water flow between fronds.

FLOW

  • Low–Moderate

Gentle water movement encourages frond swaying, prevents detritus buildup, and promotes nutrient absorption.

FEEDING

  • Photosynthetic: No direct feeding required
  • Nutrient Requirements: Absorbs dissolved nitrates, phosphates, and trace elements from water

    Regular trimming prevents excessive spread and promotes dense growth.

COMPATIBILITY & BEHAVIOR

  • Temperament: Passive
  • Safe with all reef fish, but may be grazed by herbivorous species
  • Provides microhabitat for copepods, amphipods, and other small invertebrates
  • Non-aggressive; does not sting corals

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Family: Caulerpaceae
  • Origin: Worldwide tropical and subtropical seas
  • Natural Habitat: Shallow coastal waters, seagrass beds, lagoons, and reef flats
  • Growth Form: Upright, feathery fronds; fast-growing and spreading

WHY WE RECOMMEND THIS ALGAE

✔ Fast-growing and hardy nutrient exporter
✔ Attractive texture and vibrant green color for aquascapes
✔ Safe and edible for herbivorous fish
✔ Provides habitat and breeding grounds for beneficial microfauna

DISCLAIMER

  • Algae coloration and growth may vary depending on lighting and nutrient availability
  • Prune regularly to control spread and maintain system balance
  • Quarantine new algae to avoid unwanted hitchhikers
  • May overtake small tanks if not trimmed

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