Grape caulerpa macro algae 1 cup

Grape Caulerpa (Caulerpa racemosa) Care Guide 🍇🌿Lighting:💡 Moderate to HighGrows best under full-spectrum reef or refugium lighting. Intensity encourages lush, dense growth.Flow:🌊 Moderate flowPrevents detritus buildup and helps distribute nutrients, but avoid blasting it directly to reduce the risk of it detaching.Water Parameters: Temp: 72–78°F Salinity: 1.024–1.026 Nitrate: 2–20 ppm (needs some nitrate to grow) Phosphate: 0.02–0.10 ppm pH: 8.1–8.4 Placement:📍 Sump refugium or dedicated algae area. Can be used in the display tank but may spread aggressively if not managed.Growth & Trimming:✂️ Fast grower — trim weekly to prevent sexual reproduction (which can crash pH and oxygen). Remove trimmed portions from the system.Benefits:✅ Nutrient export✅ Competes with nuisance algae✅ Habitat for copepods and amphipodsCaution:🚫 May go “sexual” under stress (turns white and melts). Avoid drastic changes in light, nutrients, or temperature. Always trim proactively.Bonus Tip:Anchor it with