Sea lettuce
Ulva lactuca
Family : Ulvaceae
PlantMarinemacroalgae
Leafy green alga, much appreciated by herbivorous fish.
Availability
Common in shopsShop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
Green alga in thin translucent leaves. Food source for herbivorous fish and invertebrates.
Habitat
Region :
Coastal zones, rocks and seagrass beds.
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature18–26 °C
pH8–8.4
Salinity1.02–1.026 ‰
Care
Difficulty
1/5
Diet
Photosynthetic
Min. tank
30 L
Adult size
20 cm
Temperament
Peaceful
Propagation
Fragmentation
Care notes
Moderate to strong light, nutrient-rich water. Fast growth, trim regularly.
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