Name: Mocha Spike Sphere
Brand: Macroalgae
SKU: MACRO-MSPK-1
Availability: OutOfStock

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MOCHA SPIKE SPHERE SIZE AND CARE REQUIREMENTS

Purchase Size: 1"-2" (ball diameter) Max Size: approximately 4″ (diameter) Water Parameters: 55-80° F, dKH 8-12, pH 7.8-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025 Color: Golden brown Reef-Safe: Yes Fertilization: Generally, there will be sufficient nutrients and minerals present in the aquarium water to support this species. It may in certain cases be advantageous to dose certain vital elements (iron, iodine, etc.). High- to medium-intensity, bluish lighting will obtain the highest growth rate for this adaptive seaweed.

MOCHA SPIKE SPHERE SPECIES INFORMATION

G. tikvahiae is common along the North American East Coast from Canada to southern Mexico. It also occurs in the Caribbean and South America, where color and form are especially variable. Invasive populations have also become established in Hawaii. It prefers moderate water movement in fertile, shallow, subtidal habitats.

BENEFITS OF AQUACULTURED MOCHA SPIKE SPHERE MACROALGAE

Aquacultured mocha spike sphere macroalgae provide a huge advantage over wild-harvested specimens. For instance, if cultivated under captive conditions, they are better adapted to living in an aquarium. They are also much less likely to carry unwanted hitchhikers. Better yet, aquacultured specimens are better able to tolerate shipping stress. By purchasing captive-bred livestock you support the aquaculture of marine organisms and help to make our hobby more sustainable! AlgaeBarn keeps mocha spike sphere in a macroalgae-specific system to minimize the transfer of fish parasites and other unwanted hitchhikers.

100% ALIVE ON ARRIVAL (AOA) GUARANTEE FOR AQUACULTURED MOCHA SPIKE SPHERE MACROALGAE

We guarantee that all mocha spike sphere macroalgae we sell will be Alive On Arrival and in good health. Should they arrive in any other state, we will either replace them free of charge (including shipping). We issue store credit if the total livestock loss is less than $40. For more information, please also visit our 100% Alive On Arrival Guarantee page.

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Our Guarantee

We take the worry out of buying Live Copepods, Phytoplankton, Inverts, and Captive Bred Fish online by going above and beyond to take care of our customers. That’s why we guarantee every order we ship will be 100% Alive On Arrival or we will replace it free of charge. Booya. We’ll even cover the shipping on the replacement no matter which service you choose. Double Booya.

About our policy: When your order arrives, be sure and inspect the contents to ensure everything is looking alive and well before you add them to your tank or put them in the fridge. We’ll give you 12 hours after delivery to make sure you are completely satisfied.

“We will take care of you and make it right”

If for any reason you decide something isn’t quite ultra grade, simply snap a photo of the unopened item(s) you would like replaced. Be sure to get the expiration date on the back label in the photo. After that, visit www.algaebarn.com/claims and submit the form. We’ll review the photo and have a replacement out to you faster than a six-line wrasse at feeding time.

Captive Bred Fish: We guarantee every Live Fish we ship to be 100% Alive On Arrival and we also offer a 7-day health guarantee on all Live Captive Bred Fish. In the event that your fish arrives DOA (Dead On Arrival), simply take a photo of the fish in the unopened bag/jar within 2 hours after delivery and visit www.algaebarn.com/claims to submit the form. If the fish is DOA, we will offer you a choice of either a full refund or a free replacement, including the shipping cost. If the fish expires from natural causes (this does not include being killed by tank mates, jumping out of the aquarium, being acclimated to the wrong environment, not being fed the recommended foods) within 7 days after delivery, just provide a picture of the expired fish and we will offer you a free replacement, however, you must pay for shipping, or a refund, less the shipping cost. We can offer this industry leading guarantee on all of our live fish because Captive Bred fish are generally healthier and hardier than their wild-caught counterparts!

Invertebrates: We guarantee every invertebrate (Invert) we ship to be 100% Alive On Arrival. In the event that your inverts arrive DOA, simply take photos of the DOA items within 2 hours of delivery and visit www.algaebarn.com/claims to submit the form. We will review the photos and issue store credit for any DOA Inverts!

Once your replacement order is processed, we’ll send you a brand new tracking number automatically. Thats it, pretty simple right?

So start giving your tank the love it deserves and order with confidence knowing that AlgaeBarn has your back.

Mocha Spike Sphere

Gracilaria tikvahiae

Amazing Texture and Color

MOCHA SPIKE SPHERE SIZE AND CARE REQUIREMENTS

MOCHA SPIKE SPHERE SPECIES INFORMATION

BENEFITS OF AQUACULTURED MOCHA SPIKE SPHERE MACROALGAE

100% ALIVE ON ARRIVAL (AOA) GUARANTEE FOR AQUACULTURED MOCHA SPIKE SPHERE MACROALGAE

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Mocha Spike Sphere

Gracilaria tikvahiae

Amazing Texture and Color

MOCHA SPIKE SPHERE SIZE AND CARE REQUIREMENTS

MOCHA SPIKE SPHERE SPECIES INFORMATION

BENEFITS OF AQUACULTURED MOCHA SPIKE SPHERE MACROALGAE

100% ALIVE ON ARRIVAL (AOA) GUARANTEE FOR AQUACULTURED MOCHA SPIKE SPHERE MACROALGAE

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