Shaving Brush Single Stem Plant
Shaving Brush Single Stem Plant
Shaving Brush
Scientific name...................Family Penicillus
Size.................About 2-6""
Reef safe.................Look great for reef tanks. Also good for filtering the water. They come with roots and can be planted in your substrate
Diet...........Filter feeder
Compatibility.............Some fish will feed on some but not all of the plants
How Common to this area.............Very Common. We usually have 4-6 different kinds
Shaving Brush
These easy to care for marine plants grow in sandy substrates and have excellent filtration capacity for nitrates and phosphates. The plant actually resembles a green shaving brush that is used to apply shaving cream. Long thin leaves extend from the center stalk creating that brush or feather like appearance. It's an attractive addition to your fish tank or aquarium or refugium. They do require a nice amount of light for healthy growth and will benefit from the addition of calcium and iron supplements. Herbivorous fish will not consume Shaving Brush plants, however there are some sea urchins may actually feed on these plants.