Maiden's Hair Plant
(Chlorodesmis sp.)
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Maiden's Hair Plant
(Chlorodesmis sp.)
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Quick Stats
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
Green
Reef Compatible
Yes
Water Conditions
72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family
Codiaceae
Lighting
Moderate
Supplements
Trace Elements, Iron
Waterflow
Medium to Strong
Compatibility
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Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
Green
Reef Compatible
Yes
Water Conditions
72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Family
Codiaceae
Lighting
Moderate
Supplements
Trace Elements, Iron
Waterflow
Medium to Strong
Compatibility
View Chart
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information
Overview
Chlorodesmis is a green filamentous algae whose appearance is similar to thin blades of grass or tufts of hair. Its common names include Maiden's Hair Plant and Turtle Grass. It contains a toxic substance which deters herbivorous fish from eating it. It is a beautiful bright green plant that will bring a diversity of color and form to your marine refugium.
Provide the Maiden's Hair plant with a moderate to strong water current and lighting. These plants are a wonderfull breeding ground for beneficial crustaceans like amphipods and copepods. This species is sensitive to high levels of nitrates and any detectable levels of copper.
The Maiden's Hair plant is shipped attached to a small piece of live rock.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 2" to 3"; Medium: 3" to 4"; Large: 4" to 6"
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Customer Testimonials
Paulo Escobar
Providence , RI
Now this is a neat algae. Moves well with current. It grew great in the absence of tangs. All my tangs, however will eat this to the nubbins.
Now this is a neat algae. Moves well with current. It grew great in the absence of tangs. All my tangs, however will eat this to the nubbins.
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