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Aquacultured Live Chaeto (1 Cup)
Natural Biological Filtration • Nitrate Exporter • Copepod Habitat
FREE ACRYLIC-SAFE SCRAPER WITH EVERY ORDER
Chaetomorpha (Chaetomorpha linum) is the ultimate biological filter for your saltwater aquarium. This fast-growing macroalgae actively absorbs excess nitrates and phosphates, aggressively outcompeting and starving out nuisance algae like hair algae and cyanobacteria.
Our Chaeto is 100% aquacultured in controlled reef systems, meaning it is hardy, adapted to aquarium life, and acts as a dense, protective matrix for beneficial microfauna. It serves as an ideal breeding ground for copepods and amphipods, creating a sustainable, live food source for your display tank.
Why Chaetomorpha?
- Aggressive Nutrient Export: Actively reduces nitrates and phosphates. Simply harvest and discard a portion as it grows to permanently remove nutrients from your system.
- Reef Safe & Clean: Won’t harm corals or invertebrates, and does not go sexual or crash like Caulerpa.
- Microfauna Nursery: The dense wire-like structure is a safe haven for pods to breed away from predators.
- Non-Invasive: Does not attach to rocks or substrate; it tumbles freely and is incredibly easy to manage.
- Aquacultured: Proudly grown and cultivated in Delaware, USA.
What You Get
- 1 Cup of Live Aquacultured Chaetomorpha
- 1x Free PETG Acrylic-Safe Algae Scraper
*Note: Grown in diverse systems. May contain beneficial hitchhikers like amphipods, copepods, or micro brittle stars (not guaranteed).
Quick Care Tips
- Placement: Sump, Refugium, or directly in the Display Tank.
- Lighting: Requires moderate to strong lighting (Red/Blue spectrum grow lights yield the fastest growth).
- Flow: Moderate flow is required to tumble the algae and prevent detritus buildup.
📦 Shipping, Arrival & Acclimation
FREE Fast Shipping:
- We ship Monday through Friday. Orders are typically packed and shipped within 48 hours of purchase. (Friday orders after 10am EST typically ship Monday).
- Chaeto is shipped securely via USPS Ground Advantage.
🛡️ DOA Guarantee: If the algae arrives \"melted\" or black, please take a clear photo of the algae inside the unopened bag within 2 hours of delivery. Chaeto is shipped damp with minimal water, so some discoloration during shipping is normal. We will provide one free replacement attempt OR a refund (minus shipping).
Acclimation: Float the sealed bag for 20-30 minutes to match the temperature of your system. Gently place the algae in your tank. Do not add the bag water to your tank. Wash hands after handling.
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