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Staghorn Algae
Compsopogon sp.
Plantae›Rhodophyta›Compsopogonophyceae›Compsopogonales›Compsopogonaceae
📍 Worldwide in nutrient-rich freshwater
Grey-green single strands that branch into antler-like forks — often tangled in plant leaves and filter intakes. Like BBA, it signals CO₂ problems. More responsive to spot-treatment with liquid carbon than BBA. Siamese Algae Eaters will consume it.
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Quick Facts
- role
- nuisance
- cause
- CO₂ fluctuation, low circulation
- control
- stable CO₂, liquid carbon, Siamese Algae Eater
Water it likes
- ph
- 6.5–7.8
- hardness
- 4–15 dGH
- temperature
- 64–79°F (18–26°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Not legal advice, and possibly incomplete or out of date.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.