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Caulerpa prolifera
Macroalgae

Caulerpa prolifera

Key facts

  • Temperature22–28 °C
  • Difficulty★☆☆☆☆
  • WaterMarine

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Group
Green macroalgae (Chlorophyta)
Origin
Mediterranean, Atlantic
Temperature
22 – 28°C
Salinity
1.022 – 1.026
Difficulty
★☆☆☆☆
Light
average
Growth
fast

Notes: Flat, broad leaves with a deep green color. Less invasive than C. taxifolia. Excellent for nutrient removal in refugiums. More stable than C. taxifolia—lower risk of spore formation. Widely used in Mediterranean and Atlantic refugiums.

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