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Halimeda
Halimeda sp.
Also known as Halimeda Plant, Money Plant
Plantae›Chlorophyta›Ulvophyceae›Bryopsidales›Halimedaceae
📍 Tropical Indo-Pacific and Caribbean reefs
Attractive calcified green macroalgae with segmented, coin-like lobes. Grows upright and anchors into sandbed or live rock. Naturally calcified — contributes to calcium demand. Fish tend to leave it alone. Adds a natural look to the display tank and provides nutrient export.
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Quick Facts
- note
- requires calcium and alkalinity — calcified algae
- role
- beneficial — display and nutrient export
- placement
- sandbed or rockwork
- lightLevel
- medium to high
Water it likes
- ph
- 8.1–8.4
- hardness
- 8–12 dGH
- temperature
- 72–81°F (22–27°C)
Legality
No state or federal restrictions on record for this species.
Not legal advice, and possibly incomplete or out of date. Rules vary by state and locality and change over time — always confirm the current regulations with your state wildlife or agriculture agency before buying, keeping, or shipping this species.