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Aquarium
Care Information |
Scientific Name: Lobophora
Sp.
Common Name: Lobophora
Origin: Gulf
of Mexico, Caribbean, S. Pacific
Depth Collected: 3
- 300 feet
Maximum Height : 10
blade"
Growth Rate: Moderate
Light: Moderate
to Low
Temperature: 78-82
Propagation: Fragmentation,
Sporulation
Difficulty: Moderate Food Value:
Somewhat palatable
Nutrient Uptake:
Good
Flow Rate:
Moderate to Low
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Species
of Lobophora are very similar in shape and composition to
Padina and feature smooth, ruffled discs, with coloration ranging
from brownish-yellow to mottled green. Depending on the species, it
grows in variable depths and environments, from 3 feet to up to
300 feet deep. Unlike Padina, it is not calcified, but has a
rubbery or fleshy texture. In the aquarium, they are commonly
encountered by the hobbyist attached to imported live rock
(although rare) and can grow well given the proper conditions. Due
to its ability to grow in deep water and shaded habitats, it does
not require a lot of light to successfully keep in the
aquarium. Somewhat palatable to fish, but is generally a deep
water specimen with little herbivory.
