Chaeto Macroalgae, Chaetomorpha Algae, Aquacultured
Our Clean Macroalgae is aquacultured in large vats not connected to any fish system to avoid possible parasite or bacteria contamination. You can place our macroalgae directly in your tank without worry.
Description:
Chaetomorpha sp. is a form of macroalgae that typically grows in long strands that ball up in clumps, where the clump then grows in size as the algae absorbs light and nutrients from the water column. Chaetomorpha Algae has become a favorite amongst reef aquarium keepers for its ability to absorb excess nutrients from the water column and ease of care. Chaetomorpha Algae is placed in sumps or refugiums with moderate water flow and plenty of lighting, here they will absorb phosphates and nitrates from the water column as they continue to grow, then portions of the plant can be harvested or removed from the sump, which will effectively export the excess nutrients they absorbed while growing from the aquarium.
Beyond its nutrient filtering capability, Chaetomorpha Algae grown in the refugium also provides habitat for a wide variety of beneficial organisms like copepods, amphipods, worms and mini starfish. Another added benefit of Chaetomorpha Algae over many similar macroalgae is that it does not go through a sexual period like Caulerpa where nutrients are released back into the aquarium water. Utilizing Chaetomorpha Algae for nutrient removal, along with live rock and live sand for de-nitrification and a protein skimming makes for an excellent combination of filtration for marine reef or FOWLR aquariums.
Difficulty to Grow:Easy
Reef Safe:Yes
Lighting Requirements:While Chaetomorpha Algae can survive in lower lighting conditions, it should be provided 75 to 100 watts of 5100K to 6700K floodlight lighting or equivalent fluorescent lighting to thrive. It is important to promote a good growth rate, as the harvested Chaetomorpha Algae is what removes the nutrients from the aquarium ecosystem. Faster algae growth will allow for more frequent harvesting, which will in turn increase the filtration benefit of the Chaetomorpha Algae.
Waterflow:While Chaetomorpha Algae is easy to grow in most conditions, it will be much more efficient at nutrient export if provided ideal conditions. Ideally Chaetomorpha Algae should be grown in the sump or refugium where it will have low water currents and can be provided plenty of light.
Water Parameters:72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.026
Supplements: Magnesium, Trace Elements, Iron
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Photos are representative of each species. All marine life will be unique and variations should be expected, color and sizes may vary.
*Guarantee Restriction: All of our livestock are guaranteed. However for one or more of these species, they may be marked with a guarantee restriction. If it does, it means the specific animal may not handle stress from environmental conditions well. These stresses can include poor water quality, harassment from tank mates or confined aquarium conditions. When stressed, these species can lose the ability to ward off infection and disease. Other species may be listed as Restricted because they have such specialized feeding requirements that is difficult recreate in a aquarium and may succumb to malnutrition.
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