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Aquarium
Care Information |
Scientific Name: Halymenia
Floresia
Common Name: Red Sea
Lettuce, Dragons Tongue
Origin: Gulf
of Mexico, Caribbean, Tropical Atlantic
Depth Collected: 20-130
feet
Maximum Height: 20"
Growth Rate: Slow
Light: Moderate
to Low
Temperature: 78-84
Propagation: Fragmentation,
sporulation
Difficulty: Moderate Food Value:
Very palatable
Nutrient Uptake:
Good
Flow Rate:
Moderate to High
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One
of the most popular and easily obtainable species of Halymenia for
the aquarium. It features striking flame shaped blades and
pinkish/red coloration. Like all species of Halymenia, it is
gelatinous and smooth in texture and very delicate. It is most
often collected as free floating specimens or attached to
harvested live rock as it grows quite deep. Single plants can grow
very large and reach heights of almost 20" or more. H.
Floresia requires good water quality and moderate to high flow to
maintain its slippery fleshy blades. In the aquarium they will
seldom attach so they must be anchored or allowed to tumble as
free floating specimens. H. Floresia is very palatable and is
readily eaten by both Tangs and Angel fish. 
