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SALT WATER  - Plant/Algae - Macro Algae

Red Dictyota Dictyota sp.

Red Dictyota (Dictyota sp.)  
Red Dictyota Dictyota sp.
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  Family:  Nitophyllum
  Maximum Size:  3.0 inches
  Temperament:  Passive
  Stamina:  Moderately Hardy

  Activity:  Day / Diurnal
  Tank Area Preference:
   

  Captive Breeding:  Good
  Sexual Differences:  None Specified

  Aquarium Compatibility


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   A beautiful algae, especially under actinic lighting. The sudden growth of this in your home aquarium is a good sign of a high quality environment.   
overview
  
The Red Dictyota (Dictyota sp.) belongs to the family named Nitophyllum. Typically reaching a max size of about 3.0 inches in length, the Red Dictyota is passive in nature and moderately hardy in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is good and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Dictyota sp. in general should have standard (3 watts/gallon) light to thrive. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.4, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include a moderate water current and a fluctuating water current.

  
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