mermaid's wine glass algae

Discussion in 'Algae' started by Reef Lover, Feb 28, 2006.

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  1. Reef Lover

    Reef Lover Sea Dragon

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    Does any one know how a white or green mermaid's wine glass will do in a home aquarium. It's a algae and its scientific name is Acetabularia crenulata.
    I would like to find out more before get some. I've been doing some reach but there is not a lot of info out there. They're very pretty.
     
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  2. mmakay

    mmakay Feather Duster

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    It's beautiful ... for algae! People have kept it in aquariums before, so I know it's possible. It's a calcified algae, so it probably grows slowly, and everything that I've found says it has modest lighting requirements.

    I suspect it would be safe to try. I'd be interested to hear how it goes.
     
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  3. ShadowSurgeon

    ShadowSurgeon Plankton

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    let me know if you find a place that sells it.
    I'd be interested in buying some of it myself.
     
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  4. Matt Rogers

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    Got a url to a pic?
    I'd like to see it.
     
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  6. Matt Rogers

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    Wow. That's new to me. Very Willy Wonka.
     
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  7. Reef Lover

    Reef Lover Sea Dragon

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    I'm going to make a few call, and I'll let you know.
     
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  8. Reef Lover

    Reef Lover Sea Dragon

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    If any one is intrested in any marine plants, and need some idea of what type they want, I know of over 20 different types of plants (they're all algea). Just tell me what plant kingdom you're intrested in.
     
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  9. Black_Raven

    Black_Raven Scooter Blennie

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    Way cool! I'd like to have a tank with that mixed with some shaving brush.
     
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  10. Reef Lover

    Reef Lover Sea Dragon

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    Another nice one is the white vein sargassum. It looks like a house plant. I can't find a picture to show you, but maybe you would some luck if you do a search. The mermaid's wine glass is on order.
     
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