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'Y' Branch Algae

Critter Spotlight: Dictyota dichotoma

Photo Credit: ImagDOP

Those in the Order Dictyotales, the "Y" branching brown algae (even though some look quite green), contain the majority of brown algae that is suitable for aquaria. Most are unappetizing to herbivorous fishes, as they contain iodine, but if they are to be maintained in aquariums, iodine additives are necessary.

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Dictyota

Dictyota bartayresii
Dictyota dichotoma
Dictyota linearis

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Suitable for Reef Aquaria

Suitable for Reef Aquariums
NOT Suitable for Reef Aquaria

NOT Suitable for Reef Aquariums
Suitable for Fish-Only Aquaria

Suitable for Fish-Only Aquariums

NOT Suitable for Fish-Only Aquariums

Avoid this nuisance species!

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