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Red Grape Algae
Botryocladia sp.
Plantae›Rhodophyta›Florideophyceae›Rhodymeniales›Rhodymeniaceae
📍 Tropical Indo-Pacific and Caribbean
Rare and coveted — clusters of translucent, deep-red spherical bladders like bunches of miniature grapes. A showpiece macroalgae that attaches to live rock. Slow-growing and sensitive; requires stable, high-quality water. Highly sought after for display refugia and naturally deters herbivorous fish.
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Quick Facts
- flow
- gentle
- note
- sensitive to grazing — keep away from tangs and urchins
- role
- beneficial — display
- lightLevel
- low to 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Not legal advice, and possibly incomplete or out of date.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.