{"product_id":"live-chaeto-macroalgae","title":"Live Chaetomorpha Chaeto Macroalgae Reef Tank Refugiums","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking for \u003cstrong\u003elive Chaeto macroalgae for your saltwater aquarium or reef tank refugium?\u003c\/strong\u003e Our healthy green \u003cstrong\u003eChaetomorpha macroalgae\u003c\/strong\u003e is an easy, natural way to help manage excess nutrients while adding biological diversity to your aquarium system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChaeto grows by consuming nutrients such as \u003cstrong\u003enitrate and phosphate\u003c\/strong\u003e from the aquarium water. As the macroalgae grows, portions can be harvested and removed from the refugium, physically exporting those captured nutrients from your reef tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach order includes a \u003cstrong\u003egenerous large portion approximately the size of a softball\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you an established amount of Chaetomorpha to start or replenish a refugium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Use Chaeto in a Reef Tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps naturally consume \u003cstrong\u003enitrates and phosphates\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for \u003cstrong\u003ereef tank refugiums and sump systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides additional habitat for \u003cstrong\u003ecopepods and other microfauna\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing macroalgae that can be periodically harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps compete with unwanted algae for available nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to maintain with appropriate water flow and refugium lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge \u003cstrong\u003eapproximately softball-sized portion\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChaetomorpha is one of the most popular macroalgae choices for reef aquarium refugiums because it grows as a dense, tangled mass rather than attaching itself to your rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use Chaetomorpha Macroalgae\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the Chaeto in a dedicated \u003cstrong\u003erefugium, sump chamber, or macroalgae reactor\u003c\/strong\u003e with moderate water movement and an appropriate refugium light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow water from your aquarium system to continuously move through or around the Chaetomorpha. As it grows, periodically remove a portion of the algae to export the nutrients it has absorbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor healthy growth, Chaeto needs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppropriate refugium lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular water movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable nitrate and phosphate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdequate trace elements and nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth rates will vary depending on your aquarium's nutrient levels, lighting, flow and water chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discover Aquatics Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50882592014625,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/4044\/4961\/files\/69dcec1e-9c2f-47f7-8d78-78595312ffad.png?v=1788177488","url":"https:\/\/discoveraquaticsshop.com\/products\/live-chaeto-macroalgae","provider":"Discover Aquatics Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}