Order
Common name: Green Hair Algae
Scientific name: Bryopsidales
Bryopsidales, commonly known as Green Hair Algae, are a group of green algae found in marine environments. They are characterized by their filamentous and often hair-like appearance, which can add a natural and lush look to a reef aquarium. However, they can also grow rapidly and become invasive, outcompeting corals for space and nutrients. Hobbyists should monitor their growth and maintain nutrient levels to prevent overgrowth. Some species within this order are also known for their interesting symbiotic relationships with marine organisms, such as providing habitats for small invertebrates.
- Common name: Green Felt AlgaeScientific name: Avrainvillea nigricans
- Common name: hen penScientific name: Bryopsis plumosa
- Common name: Caulerpa brachypusScientific name: Caulerpa brachypus
- Common name: Fern CaulerpaScientific name: Caulerpa chemnitzia
- Common name: Caulerpa floridanaScientific name: Caulerpa floridana
- Common name: Mexican CaulerpaScientific name: Caulerpa mexicana
- Common name: Caulerpa nummulariaScientific name: Caulerpa nummularia
- Common name: Caulerpa PaspaloidesScientific name: Caulerpa paspaloides
- Common name: Leafy caulerpaScientific name: Caulerpa prolifera
- Common name: Razor CaulerpaScientific name: Caulerpa scalpelliformis
- Common name: Sawblade CaulerpaScientific name: Caulerpa serrulata
- Common name: Feather AlgaeScientific name: Caulerpa sertularioides
- Common name: Killer algaScientific name: Caulerpa taxifolia
- Common name: Turtle WeedScientific name: Chlorodesmis fastigiata
- Common name: Velvet HornScientific name: Codium adhaerens
- Common name: Codium arabicumScientific name: Codium arabicum
- Common name: Green Fleece AlgaeScientific name: Codium decorticatum
- Common name: Green Felt AlgaeScientific name: Codium edule
- Common name: Dead Man's FingersScientific name: Codium fragile
- Common name: Green Felt AlgaeScientific name: Codium intertextum
- Common name: Green Felt AlgaeScientific name: Codium vermilara
- Common name: DerbesiaScientific name: Derbesia marina
- Common name: Green Fern AlgaeScientific name: Flabellia petiolata
- Common name: Halimeda copiosaScientific name: Halimeda copiosa
- Common name: Halimeda AlgaeScientific name: Halimeda discoidea
- Common name: Halimeda PlantScientific name: Halimeda incrassata
- Common name: Large leaf coralline algaeScientific name: Halimeda macroloba
- Common name: Halimeda MicronesicaScientific name: Halimeda micronesica
- Common name: Halimeda opuntiaScientific name: Halimeda opuntia
- Common name: Calcareous Green SeaweedScientific name: Halimeda tuna
- Common name: Shaving Brush AlgaScientific name: Penicillus capitatus
- Common name: Mermaid's Wine GlassScientific name: Penicillus dumetosus
- Common name: Phoenix Worm SnailScientific name: Rhipocephalus phoenix
- Common name: Mermaid's FanScientific name: Udotea flabellum
- Common name: Mermaid's FanScientific name: Udotea spinulosa