Digenea simplex - Red Seabroom
When the reef needs a little clean sweep of color.
Why It’s Algaesome
• Bold color: Rich crimson to rusty burgundy hues add contrast to bright red and green macros.
• Unique structure: Upright, broom-like branches give this macro a sculptural look that stands apart from softer red algae.
• Natural movement: Slender wiry fronds sway gently in flow without bending over.
• Well behaved: Forms loose clusters rather than spreading aggressively.
• Generally ignored by grazers: The firm, slightly spiny texture discourages many herbivores.
• Reef-friendly structure: Often arrives attached to rock or rubble.
Sizing & Availability
Portions are typically 3–4 inches tall, with natural variation in fullness and branching. Specimens may arrive attached to a small rock or rubble piece or as a loose cluster ready to place.
Collected from Florida waters, availability is limited and seasonal depending on collection conditions.
Traits
Color Deep crimson to burgundy
Ease Moderate
Classification Red macroalgae
Nutrient Uptake Fair
Availability Limited and seasonal
Use Display and refugium macro
Lighting Moderate
Flow Moderate
A Note from the Collectors:
Every macroalga we offer is hand-collected, acclimated, and observed by our team before shipping. While we carefully try to remove other algae, sponges, and tiny hitchhikers, it is possible that a few goodies from the reef may tag along. It is a natural part of receiving genuine wild-collected specimens.
Many species may arrive paler or whitish in color. This is completely normal. Macroalgae shift their pigments inward during transport to protect from light and stress, and color usually returns within a few days under good aquarium lighting and flow.
We ship via 2-day service only on Mondays and Tuesdays to help ensure specimens arrive healthy. You will receive a notification with tracking information as soon as your order ships.
