{"title":"Phyto \u0026 Algae","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"clean-chaeto-macro-algae","title":"Clean Chaeto Macro Algae","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarmed in our pest free tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaseball sized = Qty 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChaeto Macro Algae (Chaetomorpha sp.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNatural Nutrient Export – Essential for Healthy Refugiums!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChaeto, short for \u003cem\u003eChaetomorpha\u003c\/em\u003e, is a fast-growing, hardy macroalgae widely used in saltwater refugiums and sumps to naturally reduce unwanted nutrients. It absorbs nitrates and phosphates from the water, helping to control algae growth in the main display tank while improving overall water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural nutrient export: absorbs nitrates \u0026amp; phosphates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps prevent nuisance algae in the display tank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncreases oxygen and promotes stable pH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafe and non-invasive – won't attach to rock or spread in the display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides habitat for copepods and beneficial microfauna\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tank Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH: 8.1–8.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalinity: 1.023–1.025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighting: Moderate to high (refugium light recommended)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlow: Moderate – helps promote healthy growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutrients: Thrives in tanks with measurable nitrate \u0026amp; phosphate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth: Rapid under proper lighting and nutrients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlacement: Refugium or sump only (not display tank)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatibility: Reef-safe and invertebrate-friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintenance: Harvest regularly to avoid overgrowth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Use: Nutrient export, pod farming, and oxygenation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim Chaeto every few weeks and rotate it in your refugium to ensure all sides receive light. Use a quality refugium light for best growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqua-Vault","offers":[{"title":"34.98","offer_id":50908842262848,"sku":"MACRO ALGEA- CHAETO","price":34.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/8155\/4240\/files\/image_491ab8be-3051-4e1f-8b6e-6d98e51b28bd.jpg?v=1725001325"},{"product_id":"phyto","title":"Green Live Phytoplankton","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"206\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"151\"\u003eGreen Phytoplankton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"154\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"206\"\u003eTetraselmis chui\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"504\"\u003eGreen phytoplankton is a live, nutrient-rich microalgae that supports marine ecosystems from the bottom up. It serves as a foundational food source for filter feeders, corals, copepods, and other planktonic life. 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Ideal for reef tanks, it nourishes filter feeders, enhances coral health, and supports the growth of copepods and other microfauna. Its golden hue reflects its dense nutritional content and bioavailability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"557\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"853\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"625\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eProvides essential fatty acids (DHA\/EPA) for corals and inverts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"693\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"693\"\u003eSupports filter feeders, sponges, feather dusters, and bivalves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"738\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eEnhances copepod production in refugiums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"796\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"796\"\u003ePromotes vibrant coral coloration and polyp extension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"853\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eHelps stabilize nutrients in low-nutrient reef systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"870\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eUse It For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"925\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eDaily or alternate-day feeding of mixed reef tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"980\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eBoosting live food cultures (pods, rotifers, etc.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eSupporting sensitive invertebrates and non-photosynthetic corals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eIdeal for: Reef aquariums, NPS corals, pod cultures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eDosing: 5ml per 20 gallons; refrigerate after opening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003eCompatibility: 100% reef-safe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eAppearance: Rich golden-brown liquid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003eShelf Life: 4–6 weeks refrigerated (check label)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold phytoplankton is especially valuable in systems with SPS, clams, and invertebrates requiring high-nutrient microfeeds. 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