PENICILLUS SP

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Penicillus Sp
Planted Tank - Brush-W-2.jpg
Shaving Brush Saltwater Plant
Species Shaving Brush Saltwater Plant
Difficulty Easy
Required Lighting Medium to High
Temp. 72-78F
Placement Sandbed/Midground
Coloration Various
pH 8.1-8.4
Specific Gravity 1.023-1.028
Water Hardness 8-12dH
Temperament Peaceful
Water Flow Medium


Alternative names

Brush Plant

Tank compatibility

Does best on the bottom. Found on the reef in the Caribbean waters around Southern Florida and the Dominican.

Diet

Is a great natural eliminator of nitrates

Behaviour

Makes a great latch post for seahorses.

Identification

Looks like a Mans Shaving Brush (green bristles)

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