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Laurencia
Laurencia sp.
Plantae›Rhodophyta›Florideophyceae›Ceramiales›Rhodomelaceae
📍 Worldwide in tropical and subtropical seas
Bushy, branching red-to-purple macroalgae with cylindrical, succulent-looking branches. Common in intertidal zones worldwide. Used as a food source by certain nudibranchs and sea hares. Adds colour to refugia and is a moderate nutrient exporter. More compact and ornamental than Gracilaria.
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Quick Facts
- flow
- moderate
- role
- beneficial — refugium / display
- placement
- rockwork or open water
- lightLevel
- medium
Water it likes
- ph
- 8.1–8.4
- hardness
- 8–12 dKH
- 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Not legal advice, and possibly incomplete or out of date.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.