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I need to feed some Ulva lactuca or intestinalis Macroalgae to my invertebrates but I only have access to cold water types. Would Ulva living in water temps of around 10 C be able to survive in temperatures of 25-26 C?

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I need to feed some Ulva lactuca or intestinalis Macroalgae to my invertebrates but I only have access to cold water types. Would Ulva living in water temps of around 10 C be able to survive in temperatures of 25-26 C?

Thanks in advance
This is what Russ Kronwetter, diver/owner of GilfCoast EcoSystems says

Ulva intestinalis (enteromorpha)
A distinctive green algae that is in the family Ulvales. It's both a temperate and sub tropical species found in slightly different forms worldwide. This particular algae features long, slippery hollow tubes rising from the center of the plant attached by a single holdfast. The Latin term "Enteromorpha" literally means intestine-shaped. It grows in small clumps at the low tide zone attached to mangrove roots, shells and coarse substrate. Enteromorphacan tolerates a wide range of salinities from 17 ppt. to 40 ppt. and is often found at the base of rivers and brackish water estuaries. Like other species of Ulva, it prefers cooler water temperatures in the aquarium and will not do well in temps over 80 degrees. It's very palatable to fish.​
Aquarium Care Information
Scientific Name: Enteromorpha, Ulva intestinalis
Common Name: Tube Algae
Origin: Worldwide Distribution
Depth Collected: 1-15 Feet
Maximum Height : 6"
Growth Rate: Fast
Light: Moderate to High
Temperature: 60-78
Propagation: Fragmentation, Sporulation
Difficulty: Easy
Food Value: Very Palatable
Nutrient Uptake: Excellent
Flow Rate: Low to Moderate
 
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