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Hypnea
Hypnea musciformis
Plantae›Rhodophyta›Florideophyceae›Cystocloniaceae
📍 Worldwide in tropical seas
Wiry, reddish-brown branching macroalgae that tangs and rabbitfish readily consume. Grows quickly and provides excellent nutrient export in refugia. Attaches loosely to rubble and rock. One of the most palatable macroalgae for herbivorous reef fish — can be offered directly as live food.
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Quick Facts
- note
- excellent live food for tangs and rabbitfish
- role
- beneficial — food and nutrient export
- placement
- refugium or display
- lightLevel
- medium