Pom Pom Gracilaria 4 oz – AlgaeBarn

At AlgaeBarn, we meticulously treat, quarantine, and inspect all our CleanMacro™ Live Macro Algae to ensure the highest quality and cleanliness for your aquarium. While no macro algae can be guaranteed completely free of all hitchhikers or spores, our process is among the most rigorous in the industry—and every order comes with our 100% Alive On Arrival Guarantee.

A Stunning & Functional Addition to Any Reef or Refugium

With its fiery red to deep burgundy hues and flame-like, tapered fronds, Pom Pom Gracilaria brings vibrant color and texture to your display tank or refugium. It’s not just eye-catching—this macro algae is also highly effective at nutrient export, helping reduce nitrates and phosphates in your system.

A favorite among reef keepers, it also doubles as a nutritious live seaweed food for herbivorous fish, especially tangs. Grown in your refugium, you can trim and feed excess growth as a healthy treat for your livestock.

Quick Facts:

• Scientific Name: Gracilaria hayi

• Common Names: Pom Pom Gracilaria, Red Bush Macro Algae

• Reef Safe: Yes

• Difficulty: Moderate

• Growth Rate: Fast (in proper conditions)

• Lighting: Minimum 60W, 5000K+ spectrum, 8 hours/day

• Water Flow: Moderate; can be tumbled or placed freely

• Water Parameters:

  • Temp: 72–78°F

  • dKH: 8–12

  • pH: 8.1–8.4

  • Salinity: 1.023–1.025

• Supplements (optional): Iron, Magnesium, Trace Elements

• Size Guide:

  • Softball Portion: Approx. 1/4 lb (114g)

Why Choose Pom Pom Gracilaria?

• ✔ Visually Striking – Adds vivid red contrast to green-dominated systems

• ✔ Nutrient Export – Helps control nitrate and phosphate buildup

• ✔ Natural Fish Food – Ideal for herbivores like tangs

• ✔ Hardy & Adaptable – Grows well in refugia or displays

• ✔ CleanMacro™ Quarantine Process – High standards for cleanliness and health

• ✔ 100% Alive On Arrival Guarantee

Pro Tip: Grow Pom Pom Gracilaria in your refugium, then trim and feed the excess to your herbivorous fish for a natural, sustainable food source.

Note: While every effort is made to remove unwanted hitchhikers, spores and eggs may still be present. We always recommend proper quarantine before introducing any new organisms into your system.

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