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Blue Hypnea

Name: Blue Hypnea
SKU: MACRO-RARE-HYP
Price: 30.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Hypnea pannosa

A Beautiful Blue Macroalgae

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Blue hypnea (Hypnea pannosa) is an extraordinarily attractive blue seaweed that is perfect for the intermediate-expert refugium keeper. This species prefers brighter lighting and moderate water flow. A slower grower than many standard refugium species, it works best for those who wish to contain their crop.

5 Gram

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$30

Out of stock

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Blue Hypnea (Hypnea pannosa)

Technically a rhodophyte (red algae), blue hypnea macroalgae is highly unusual in its iridescent, royal blue coloration (it dries reddish brown). This species is best suited to a refugium where moderate, rather than rapid, growth is preferred. Most often, it is used (on account of its striking pigmentation) as an ornamental. It has a dense, spiky, highly branched growth form. As it proliferates, it bunches to form thick, loosely attached mats. Moderate-high full spectrum lighting will obtain the best coloration and growth rate for this highly desirable seaweed. See below for more information.

Size and Care Requirements

Purchase Size: (average) 5 gram portion
Max Size: Unknown
Water Parameters: 73-83° F, dKH 8-12, pH 7.8-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Color: Blue with iridescence
Reef-Safe: Yes
Fertilization: Generally, there will be more than enough 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.).

Blue Hypnea Species Information

Hypnea pannosa occurs widely across the tropical and subtropical Pacific and Indian Oceans from Australia and Micronesia to Singapore. It is found mainly over hard bottoms in brightly illuminated intertidal or shallow subtidal zones.

Benefits of Aquacultured Blue Hypnea Macroalgae

Aquacultured blue hypnea 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 harbor unwanted hitchhikers. Better yet, aquacultured specimens are better able to handle shipping stress. By purchasing captive-bred livestock you support the aquaculture of marine organisms and help to make our hobby more sustainable! AlgaeBarn keeps blue hypnea macroalgae in a macroalgae-specific system to minimize the transfer of fish parasites and other unwanted hitchhikers.

100% Alive on Arrival (AoA) Guarantee

We guarantee that all blue hypnea 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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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.

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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!

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Blue Hypnea

Hypnea pannosa

A Beautiful Blue Macroalgae

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Blue Hypnea (Hypnea pannosa)

Size and Care Requirements

Blue Hypnea Species Information

Benefits of Aquacultured Blue Hypnea Macroalgae

100% Alive on Arrival (AoA) Guarantee

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