Macroalgae ID

[iamsamuel93]

Hi guys, not sure if this is the correct section to post but would like to ask some experts on the ID of this macroalgae.

Just got this from my LFS couple hours ago. They posted on facebook calling it "Red Macroalgae"

But it seems to have some green to it as well.

 

[HairyGary]

Maybe Red Ogo

 

[iamsamuel93]

i thought so too after going through Algaebarn’s website. but what’s up with the green lol

 

[HairyGary]

i thought so too after going through Algaebarn’s website. but what’s up with the green lol

Maybe lack of light? Give it some time and I bet the green turns red.

 

[Subsea]

Gracilaria Tikvahiae

Red Ogo originated in Hawaiian cuisine and referred to Gracilaria Parvispora. Gracilaria Tikvahiae was introduced in 1987 from Florida into Hawaiian waters to keep up with the demand.

Indian River Lagoon Species Inventory Home

 

[iamsamuel93]

thanks guys! the macroalgae is slowly turning red now!