Saltcorner
By Bob Goemans
By Bob Goemans
Likely Reef Tank Suitable
Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable
Range: Western Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and also the Indian Ocean.
Natural Environment: Forms clumps and found attached to shells, coral fragments, and stones in clear subtidal waters.
General Husbandry: An extremely attractive alga that is somewhat gelatinous and also quite fragile, as any mishandling will cause it to fall apart. Can look to be in perfect condition one day, and the next totally dissipated. May require iodine additions to remain healthy. A species well worth experimenting with!
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Rhodophyta
Class: Florideophyceae
Order: Nemaliales
Family: Scinalaceae
Genus: Scinaia
