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Pulsing Xenia
Golden Perch Hammer
Golden Galaxea Long Tentacles
Red Dragon's Breath
Red Bush Gracilaria
Pom Pom Gracilaria
Chaeto Chato
Kenya Tree Coral
Green Star Polyps
Forest Green Acropora
Halloween Leptastrea
Captain Jerk Palythoas
Red Parvispora Gracilaria
Caulerpa Mexicana
Halimeda Macro Algae Reef
Pineapple Acan Echinata Coral
Chaeto Chato
Description
Chaetomorpha, commonly known as Chaeto or Spaghetti Algae, is a green macroalgae that grows in long, wiry filaments forming tangled masses. It's highly efficient in nutrient export, making it a favorite among reef keepers for maintaining water quality and providing habitat for microcrustaceans.
Ideal Water Parameters
72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.026
Placement
Typically used in a refugium or macroalgae reactor
Substrate Requirements
Does not attach to substrate; grows suspended or resting on substrates.
Size at Maturity
Forms tangled masses, size can vary.
Benefits to the Aquarium Ecosystem
Rapidly absorbs excess nutrients like nitrates and phosphates; provides habitat for microcrustaceans.
Special Care Instructions
Requires intense full-spectrum lighting for optimal growth. Regular harvesting is necessary to prevent self-shading and maintain nutrient export.
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