Chaetomorpha Algae - Aquacultured

Chaetomorpha Algae, also known as Spaghetti Algae or Green Hair Algae, is an excellent macro algae for refugiums. Each cell grows end to end, creating long, stiff strands. It grows in filamentous clumps, resembling a ball of fishing line. This algae is fast growing and is not palatable to many herbivorous species. Chaetomorpha Algae removes both phosphates and nitrates from the water. To increase the amount of nutrients this algae exports, use moderate to high lighting and keep it in an area of high water flow. It should ideally be tumbled in an algae filter.

Color: The Chaetomorpha Algae has a green color. Feeding: Photosynthetic, requires moderate lighting at a preferred spectrum of 10,000k. Behavior: Chaetomorpha will grow in a dense free floating mat. Chaetomorpha can grow quickly and is generally unappealing to most herbivores. Care: Many consider Chaetomorpha to be a low-maintenance specimen. Lighting: Has high lighting needs. Water flow: The requires intermediate water flow. General notes: The Chaetomorpha comes to you free floating in a dense mat, roughly the size of a closed fist. The green filamentous algae grows in dense mats and grows best when tumbled regularly and responds well to a strong current. Water parameters: Keep water quality high (SG 1.023 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F).

Specifications: This item usually comes with a handfull size, free floating. Size may vary slightly. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Note: Due to variations among each species, livestock may not look identical to the image provided. Expect diversity since each animal is unique in color, texture and shape.