Codium sp.

A temperate water macro algae that features dark green, cylindrical branches connected by a single holdfast to rocks, shell fragments and hard bottom. The branches are irregular and have soft fuzzy filaments at the tips resembling the fingers of a sponge. Individual species are abundant in both shallow water and deeper habitats to about 60' worldwide. Most species prefer cooler water temperatures so are normally only available to the hobbyist seasonally in the United States. Depending upon the species they can grow as large as 12" in diameter. Its very hardy in the aquarium as long as the water temperature is kept below 80 degrees. Not palatable to fish or invertebrates.

Scientific Name: Codium sp.

Common Name: Dead Mans Fingers, Sponge Algae

Origin: Worldwide Distribution

Depth Collected: 1-30 Feet

Maximum Height : 12"

Growth Rate: Slow

Light: Moderate to High

Temperature: 65-80

Propagation: Fragmentation, Sporulation

Difficulty: Easy

Food Value: Not Palatable

Nutrient Uptake: Fair

Flow Rate: High

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