AlgaeLove
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Hello, I was wondering if anyone knows any good sources that sell mermaids wine glass and when would be a good time to look for it! I have been looking for this algae for a really long time but it is always out of stock!
Mermaids Wine Glass
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WheatToast
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https://m.carolina.com/marine-and-saltwater-animals/acetabularia-living/151448.pr#reviews
Carolina Biological Supply currently carries Acetabularia (Mermaid's wine glass)… with enough individuals in a single order to satisfy the entire hobby.
“Attached to natural substrate. Other algae also present. Can be kept in saltwater aquarium. Freshly collected and shipped from Florida (allow 2 weeks for delivery). Each culture contains enough material for a class of 30 students.”
“A large sample (300 or more individuals) in good condition arrived as promised on the date promised.”
homegrowncichlid
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hmm, I see plenty of these growing in Florida, they look like a slower growing, calcareous, high light algae, didn't take in my old aquarium and was over grown by hair algae.
reddevilant
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Hey I was actually able to get some from KP Aquatics! I had gotten an email notification that they had some available last week. I don't even remember signing up for the notifications so it must've been last year when I did it. If it does well for me I'd be happy to get some to you!
How did the mermaids wine glass do in your tank? @reddevilant
I managed to score some in trade recently and it looks awesome. Never seen anyone keep it long term though.
I managed to score some in trade recently and it looks awesome. Never seen anyone keep it long term though.
reddevilant
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Not long unfortunately. I think my lighting wasn't strong enough. I started with it about halfway up, ~1-1.5 ft away from my 40W light, and it started losing most of the cups after a couple days. So I took some egg crate and placed it up much higher in the tank and the remaining cups stayed and didn't die off. But I think it was too far gone and it died off a week or two later.
Cthulukelele
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Reef cleaners regularly stocks mermaids cup.
Cthulukelele
2500 Club Member
I am seeing the same thing as out of season. Warmer months are typically better on their site for macros, but here is a link:
www.reefcleaners.org
Mermaid's Cup
Mermaid's Cup, (Acetabularia crenulata), is a popular algae with a parasol like leaf that arises from a slender stalk. We get aquacultured specimens, that are attached to a small piece of liverock....
Reefnurse
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Id love to know as well
bluemon
Active Member
Might be worth giving gulf coast ecosystems a call.
They are always great when it comes to macro algae.
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