Shaving Brush

Shaving Brush Plant, Penicillus capitus, grow in sandy substrates via rhizoidal "root balls" or holdfasts. Its elongated stalk and green grass-like upward branches make a nice contrast against other natural decorations and corals in the home aquarium. Like the Halimeda Plant and like Coralline Algae, the Shaving Brush incorporates a hard Calcium Carbonate skeleton within its living tissue. This Caribbean-Atlantic native is functional in that it helps in the removal of organic nutrients because it consumes many waste by-products in the home aquarium. This easy-care marine plant does well in a variety of conditions. Medium light and water-levels should suit it fine. Calcium and iron will definitely be beneficial in overall health and in growth.

Approximate Arrival Size for Shaving Brush: 2 to 4 in.