helimeda plant

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  1. RHorton

    RHorton Pajama Cardinal

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    Has anyone had any experience with the helimeda (coin) plant in there aquarium?
    Some came on a rock and its very interesting as it uses calcium to grow, from what I have read it is not a invasive algae. Also its not so-pose to be toxic.
     
    RHorton, Jun 30, 2015
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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    If you do not keep Calcium in the higher end 350-400 it really does not flourish. I think it really cool.
     
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  3. mdbostwick

    mdbostwick Vlamingii Tang

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    I don't have any info other than what shows up on liveaquaria but it is pretty cool looking.
     
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  4. RHorton

    RHorton Pajama Cardinal

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    ill have to get a picture the stuff is really taking of now.
    Its weird when you break it off it feels like your breaking a calcium rock instead of a plant.
     
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  5. oldfishkeeper

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    I really like the look of that plant. Please keep us informed on how it does for you.
     
    oldfishkeeper, Jul 3, 2015
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