Clean Chaeto Macro Algae

Farmed in our pest free tanks

Baseball sized = Qty 1

Chaeto Macro Algae (Chaetomorpha sp.)
Natural Nutrient Export – Essential for Healthy Refugiums!

Chaeto, short for Chaetomorpha, 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.

Key Benefits:

• Natural nutrient export: absorbs nitrates & phosphates

• Helps prevent nuisance algae in the display tank

• Increases oxygen and promotes stable pH

• Safe and non-invasive – won't attach to rock or spread in the display

• Provides habitat for copepods and beneficial microfauna

Recommended Tank Parameters:

• Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)

• pH: 8.1–8.4

• Salinity: 1.023–1.025

• Lighting: Moderate to high (refugium light recommended)

• Flow: Moderate – helps promote healthy growth

• Nutrients: Thrives in tanks with measurable nitrate & phosphate

Quick Facts:

• Growth: Rapid under proper lighting and nutrients

• Placement: Refugium or sump only (not display tank)

• Compatibility: Reef-safe and invertebrate-friendly

• Maintenance: Harvest regularly to avoid overgrowth

• Common Use: Nutrient export, pod farming, and oxygenation

Pro Tip: 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.