Galaxaura
(Galaxaura marginata)

Description

Flat Galaxaura: Stunning Red Algae for Your Reef

Introduce vibrant texture and natural filtration to your marine aquarium with the captivating Flat Galaxaura, a beautiful and beneficial macroalgae.

Overview

The Flat Galaxaura (*Galaxaura marginata*) is a highly attractive red macroalgae, forming elegant, dichotomously branched structures. Its calcified branches, initially subcylindrical, mature into a distinctly flattened form, displaying a lovely wine-red to reddish-pink hue, often with subtle white tips. Growing up to 12 cm tall, this species adds a unique architectural element and a pop of colour, mimicking the intricate beauty of natural reef ecosystems.

Care Level

Caring for Flat Galaxaura is considered moderate, making it suitable for aquarists with some experience in marine setups. It thrives with stable water parameters, bright illumination, and moderate to strong water flow, contributing to a healthy, balanced reef environment.

Tank Essentials

Provide your Flat Galaxaura with at least 50 litres of established marine water. It prefers stable tropical conditions: a temperature range of 21-26°C and a pH of 8.1-8.4. Ensure adequate hard surfaces for attachment, such as live rock or coral fragments, in areas with good water movement.

Diet

As a photosynthetic macroalgae, Flat Galaxaura primarily derives its energy from light. It also benefits from dissolved nutrients in the water column and requires regular calcium supplementation to maintain its calcified structure and healthy growth.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy Flat Galaxaura online from Corais de Vidro, you receive healthy, responsibly sourced macroalgae. Our rigorous quarantine procedures ensure pest-free specimens, ready to thrive in your marine display. Enhance your healthy aquarium fish and corals with our premium aquatic life, delivered with care.

• Scientific Name: Galaxaura marginata
• Common Name / Variant: Flat Galaxaura (Synonym: Dichotomaria marginata)
• Maximum Size: 12 cm
• Origin: Tropical and Subtropical Seas (Indo-Pacific, Atlantic, Caribbean, East Asia)
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 21–26°C
• Lifespan: [data unavailable]
• Swimming Zone: Bottom (Attached to rockwork)

Add this unique Flat Galaxaura to your reef tank today!