{"product_id":"atomic-broccoli-macroalgae-augophyllum-wysorii-saltwater","title":"Atomic Broccoli Macro Algae (Augophyllum wysorii)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FBE9E7;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAtomic Broccoli Macroalgae\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAugophyllum wysorii\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most eye-catching ornamental macroalgae in the saltwater hobby: a deep red, finely branched bush dusted with glowing orange specks that look like tiny broccoli florets under reef lighting. Beyond the color, it is a workhorse nutrient exporter that pulls nitrate and phosphate out of the water while giving copepods and amphipods a place to live. Add it to a display refugium or sump and browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/invertebrates\"\u003elive inverts and macroalgae\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background:#FBE9E7;padding:8px 12px;border-radius:4px;font-size:0.93em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive portion.\u003c\/strong\u003e You will receive a healthy portion similar to the one pictured. Exact size and shape vary since this is a living, growing macroalgae. Color reads most intense under blue and actinic reef lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtomic Broccoli is hardy and undemanding once your saltwater chemistry is stable, which makes it a great first ornamental macroalgae. It holds its red-and-orange color best with steady light and gentle tumbling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high. Brighter light deepens the red base and brings out the orange specks; too little light dulls the color and slows growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate. It does best tumbling slowly in a refugium or sump so light reaches every branch, but it also grows wedged into rockwork in a display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refugium, sump, or display reef. Anchor a small piece in the rocks or let a loose clump tumble. Give it room to bush out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutrient export:\u003c\/strong\u003e As it grows it consumes nitrate and phosphate. Harvest (trim) it back periodically and that exported nutrient leaves the system with the clippings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.93em;margin:4px 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAtomic Broccoli Macroalgae, Red Sparkle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCommonly identified as \u003cem\u003eAugophyllum wysorii\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOrnamental saltwater macroalgae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eModerate to high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eModerate, tumbling preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eRefugium, sump, or display reef\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNitrate \u0026amp; phosphate export, copepod habitat, color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #FFCCBC;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Reef Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 75 to 80°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalinity: 1.024 to 1.026 (about 35 ppt)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 8.1 to 8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlkalinity: 8 to 11 dKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrate and phosphate present but not zero; macroalgae needs some nutrient to grow and color up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReef-safe and peaceful. Atomic Broccoli pairs well with corals, fish, and cleanup crews. Note that hungry herbivores such as tangs, rabbitfish, and some urchins and large hermit crabs may graze it, so in a heavily stocked herbivore tank it is best grown in a refugium where it is protected. Keep it from being completely shaded by faster-growing nuisance algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/maxspect-jump-mj-l230r-led-refugium-light-saltwater\"\u003eMaxspect Jump Refugium Light\u003c\/a\u003e to drive color and growth in a sump or fuge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/brightwell-aquatics-chaetogro-250ml\"\u003eBrightwell ChaetoGrō\u003c\/a\u003e macroalgae multi-nutrient supplement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/adaptive-reef-copepod-habitat-sump-refugium-shelter\"\u003eAdaptive Reef Copepod Habitat\u003c\/a\u003e to build a thriving pod population alongside it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefer a tougher tumbling algae? Try our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/chaetomorpha-macro-algae-chaetomorpha-linum-saltwater-refugium\"\u003eChaetomorpha\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #D84315;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it look exactly like the photo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a healthy portion similar to what is shown. Because it is a living, growing macroalgae, the exact size and shape will vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it reef-safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It will not harm corals or fish. It competes with nuisance algae for nutrients, which is part of why reefers grow it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefugium or display?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEither works. A refugium gives the best growth and protects it from grazers; in a display it adds a pop of red and orange as a feature macroalgae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I get nutrient export from it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet it grow, then harvest (trim) it back regularly. The nutrients it absorbed leave the tank with the trimmings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eye Catching Coral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48890986201307,"sku":"ACATOMB","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/images_339b8318-e51a-4e13-bd1f-51545e9b0f70.jpg?v=1781867030","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/atomic-broccoli-macroalgae-augophyllum-wysorii-saltwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}