Galaxaura fastigiata

Decaisne 1842

Range: Central and Western Pacific Ocean, and also the Gulf of California.

Natural Environment: Inhabits deep tidepools.

Aquarium Suitability: This somewhat calcified alga is rarely available in the trade, and when available has been said to be difficult to maintain. Those having more information on its care please contact me.

Taxonomy:

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum: Rhodophyta

Class: Florideophyceae

Order: Nemaliales

Family: Galaxauraceae

Genus: Galaxaura

FYI: Now technically listed as Tricleocarpa cylindrica (J.Ellis & Solander) Huisman & Borowitzka, 1990.