Saltcorner
By Bob Goemans
By Bob Goemans
Likely Reef Tank Suitable
Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable
Range: Western Atlantic Ocean/Gulf of Mexico.
Natural Environment: Inhabits mostly shallow protected and shady tidal areas where little current exists and grows in dense tufts.
General Husbandry: A very pretty, yet delicate growth and seems to be quite eatable as some tangs and angelfish seem to like its taste. Also seems to be susceptible to iodine levels in the aquarium, as without minor additions of this element, my specimen seemed to be less colorful and began to dissipate. A wonderful addition to any reef aquarium, yet proves to be difficult to maintain for the long term.
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Rhodophyta
Class: Florideophyceae
Order: Halymeniales
Family: Halymeniaceae
Genus: Halymenia
