{"product_id":"live-chaetomorpha-macro-algae","title":"Live Chaetomorpha Macro Algae (Chaetomorpha sp.) for Refugium","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLive Chaetomorpha Macro Algae (Chaetomorpha sp.)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChaetomorpha, better known as \"chaeto,\" is the most popular refugium macro algae in the reef hobby, and for good reason. Its dense, spaghetti-like strands absorb nitrate and phosphate as it grows, helping starve out nuisance algae like hair algae, cyano, and dinos. Every time you prune it, you physically remove those nutrients from your system. The tangled ball also gives copepods, amphipods, and other beneficial micro-fauna a safe place to multiply and feed your tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown in our New Jersey systems and shipped as a clean, healthy ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2\"+ ball\u003c\/strong\u003e – $14.99, ideal for nano and small refugiums or to start a culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3\"+ ball\u003c\/strong\u003e – $19.99, great for mid-size and larger refugiums for faster nutrient export\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Quick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chaetomorpha sp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high; a dedicated refugium light works best\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate. Gentle tumbling keeps the whole ball growing evenly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refugium or sump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutrients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Needs some nitrate and phosphate to grow; growth slows in ultra-low nutrient systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune or thin regularly to keep it healthy and keep nutrient export going\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutrient export, nuisance algae control, copepod habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Chaeto?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not attach to rock, so it is easy to remove and trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not go \"sexual\" and release nutrients back into the water the way some Caulerpa species can\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a favorite of most fish, so it stays put and keeps working\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlgae is living and natural, so shape and color will vary slightly from the photos. Size is approximate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Twin Corals Shop","offers":[{"title":"2\"+ Ball","offer_id":42800240525358,"sku":"COR-MACRO-CHAETO-2","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\"+ Ball","offer_id":42800240558126,"sku":"COR-MACRO-CHAETO-3","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/2942\/6990\/files\/PXL_20261016_152145528.MP.jpg?v=1792165162","url":"https:\/\/thetwincoralsshop.com\/products\/live-chaetomorpha-macro-algae","provider":"The Twin Corals Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}