Chaeto (Chaetomorpha) – Live Saltwater Macroalgae Natural Nutrient | Export | Fast Growth | Refugium Essential
Classification: Macroalgae (Chaetomorpha linum / Chaetomorpha chaeto)
Chaeto, short for Chaetomorpha, is one of the most widely used macroalgae for nutrient export in saltwater aquariums. Commonly referred to as Green Hair Algae or Spaghetti Algae, it naturally forms a dense, tangle-like ball that resembles a mass of green spaghetti. This hardy macroalgae is valued for its efficiency, ease of care, and essential role in maintaining high water quality in reef aquariums.
Chaeto functions as a natural biological filter, absorbing excess nitrates and phosphates from the water column. As it grows, it effectively removes dissolved nutrients that contribute to algae problems, helping keep your reef system balanced and stable. It also provides an excellent habitat for beneficial microfauna such as copepods and amphipods, supporting a healthy and biodiverse ecosystem.
Although most hobbyists keep Chaeto in a refugium, it can also be placed in sump chambers or low-flow areas of the main display tank. This macroalgae grows rapidly under favorable lighting and water conditions, making it one of the most low-maintenance tools for nutrient control in both beginner and advanced reef systems.
Chaeto is hardy, adaptable, and requires minimal care—making it an ideal choice for improving water quality, stabilizing nutrient levels, and enhancing the biological function of your marine aquarium.
Benefits
• Natural nutrient export (reduces nitrates and phosphates)
• Provides habitat for copepods and amphipods
• Helps maintain clarity and stability in reef systems
• Fast-growing and low-maintenance
• Suitable for refugiums, sumps, or display tanks
• Safe for all reef inhabitants
Placement
Place in a refugium, sump, or low-flow area of the main aquarium. Provide moderate flow and appropriate lighting for optimal growth.
Great For
• Reef keepers seeking natural nutrient reduction
• Refugium setups
• Mixed reef tanks requiring stability
• Systems cultivating pods for mandarins or wrasses
• Sustainable, low-maintenance filtration
Chaeto (Chaetomorpha) – Live Saltwater Macroalgae Natural Nutrient | Export | Fast Growth | Refugium Essential
Classification: Macroalgae (Chaetomorpha linum / Chaetomorpha chaeto)
Chaeto, short for Chaetomorpha, is one of the most widely used macroalgae for nutrient export in saltwater aquariums. Commonly referred to as Green Hair Algae or Spaghetti Algae, it naturally forms a dense, tangle-like ball that resembles a mass of green spaghetti. This hardy macroalgae is valued for its efficiency, ease of care, and essential role in maintaining high water quality in reef aquariums.
Chaeto functions as a natural biological filter, absorbing excess nitrates and phosphates from the water column. As it grows, it effectively removes dissolved nutrients that contribute to algae problems, helping keep your reef system balanced and stable. It also provides an excellent habitat for beneficial microfauna such as copepods and amphipods, supporting a healthy and biodiverse ecosystem.
Although most hobbyists keep Chaeto in a refugium, it can also be placed in sump chambers or low-flow areas of the main display tank. This macroalgae grows rapidly under favorable lighting and water conditions, making it one of the most low-maintenance tools for nutrient control in both beginner and advanced reef systems.
Chaeto is hardy, adaptable, and requires minimal care—making it an ideal choice for improving water quality, stabilizing nutrient levels, and enhancing the biological function of your marine aquarium.
Benefits
• Natural nutrient export (reduces nitrates and phosphates)
• Provides habitat for copepods and amphipods
• Helps maintain clarity and stability in reef systems
• Fast-growing and low-maintenance
• Suitable for refugiums, sumps, or display tanks
• Safe for all reef inhabitants
Placement
Place in a refugium, sump, or low-flow area of the main aquarium. Provide moderate flow and appropriate lighting for optimal growth.
Great For
• Reef keepers seeking natural nutrient reduction
• Refugium setups
• Mixed reef tanks requiring stability
• Systems cultivating pods for mandarins or wrasses
• Sustainable, low-maintenance filtration
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