Live Red Grape Caulerpa Macro Algae Saltwater Refugium Plant Reef

Description

This listing is for a 2"-3" of live red grape caulerpa macro algae.  The red grape caulerpa is vibrant red and grows in a vine like structure.
Pictures are used for reference only.  Do not order expecting a larger quantity than what is provided in the
description
.  If you want a larger frag please message us directly and we can quote for a larger piece if it is available.  Be mindful when purchasing that all macros/corals grow and color differently under different tank conditions ie water flow, chemistry parameters, lighting type and exposure, and tank placement of livestock.  In rare cases that macros are delayed due to shipping they may arrive with brown or translucent spots please be mindful that this is temporary and related to stress, it is not dead and will recover quickly under normal
aquarium
parameters.
Parameters:
When you first receive your macro algae make sure to acclimate it with the tank temperature and water just like you would with any corals. For best results keep your tank temperature at 78-80 degrees and provide sufficient photoperiod of a minimum of 10 hours or greater. Make to test and keep your parameters within ranges as shown below:
Calcium: 400-450ppm
Alkalinity: 8 - 11 dkh
Magnesium: 1250 - 1350ppm
Salinity: 1.024 - 1.026
Phosphate: .003 - .1ppm
Benefits:
Macro algae are an essential part of all reefs ecosystem.
They play an important part keeping the water parameters stable and clean. Having macro algea in the tank not only help your inhabitant feel more at home in a natural environment but it also eases stress and can supply a natural source or nutirents for herbivorous fishes. Some other benefits are as listed below:
Removes Nitrates
Removes Phosphate
Reduce bio-waste
Reduce necessary water changes
Feeds herbivorous fishes such as Angels and Tangs
Shipping:
It is our goal to make sure you get the best prices and customer service possible so we
will guarantee the survival or your macro for 30 days
on arrival.  Please be mindful you are purchasing something is "living
" so when buying consider if the
weather/season
is the right condition to be shipped to your location.
If you receive a macro that is DOA we request you send a message along with pictures of the DOA macro within 24hrs.  Neglecting and refusing to do so will void the guarantee.
Please be mindful there are things that are out of my control such as shipping delay and or weather.  We will do my best to guarantee the survival of your macro please be aware that the guarantee will be voided in instances of:
Tank mates eating/nipping the macro.
Improper Lighting, Flow, Parameters(Salinity, nutrients).
Negligence due to improper acclimation, leaving algae out for too long, or being in the mailbox for too long.
Lack of knowledge about the macro algae requirements/care.
Negligent of weather/season when ordering.
DOA:
We only offer DOA with first class for surrounding states and offer DOA coverage for all orders using priority or priority express shipping method as first class is the slowest shipping method and does not have a guarantee delivery date, has lower priority to shipment through sorting centers, and susceptible to delays due to pandemics and holidays. If your order is covered and arrives DOA please send us a message along with clear pictures of the DOA livestock within 2hrs of the shown tracking delivery time. DOA pictures MUST be clear in the way you received the package and must be in original double bag sealed packaging to determine the livestock was not contaminated or altered in any way. Do not put the livestock in your tank doing so will void the warranty as we only guarantee survival of the livestock during transport and have no control over your tank parameters or guarantee the survival of the macro/livestock in your tank. Neglecting and refusing to do so will void any guarantee.
How to tell if your livestock is DOA (Dead on Arrival):
If the item is melted and there's nothing but brown slime/sludge then your item is DOA. If you bought a coral with polyp(s) and the extensions are not open after opening your package or in your tank then this is not consider at DOA as the polyp requires stimulation to open (lighting, water flow, proper water params). However if you received a polyp that is melted then this is considered DOA and you should reach out to us and provide clear pictures within 2 hours of the delivery time. DOA pictures MUST be clear in the way you received the package and must be in original double bag sealed packaging to determine the livestock was not contaminated or altered in any way.