Chaetomorpha Macroalgae
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Chaetomorpha Macroalgae (Chaetomorpha sp.)
Chaetomorpha, often called “Chaeto,” is a staple macroalgae in reef aquariums, valued for its dense, spaghetti-like strands and powerful role in nutrient export. Its bright green, wiry growth forms tangled mats that serve both as a natural filtration tool and as a thriving habitat for beneficial microfauna.
Hardy and fast-growing under proper lighting, Chaetomorpha is one of the most effective algae for removing excess nitrates and phosphates, helping reduce nuisance algae and stabilize water quality. Unlike some macroalgae, Chaeto does not attach to rock or go sexual, making it a safe and reliable choice for refugiums and sump systems.
Key benefits include:
- Highly efficient at nutrient export, reducing nitrates and phosphates.
- Provides refuge and breeding ground for pods and small invertebrates.
- Hardy, fast-growing, and easy to harvest.
- Safe and non-invasive — will not attach to rock or spread uncontrollably.
With its unmatched utility and reliability, Chaetomorpha Macroalgae is an essential addition for aquarists looking to improve water quality, boost biodiversity, and support a healthier reef ecosystem.
How We Farm Our Macroalgae
How We Farm Our Macroalgae
How We Farm Our Macroalgae
At New Dawn Aquaculture, all of our macroalgae are grown in fishless hydroponic flood tables. This lets us precisely control nutrition, maintain stability, and produce exceptionally clean, pest‑free macroalgae for your aquarium.
The Fertilizer System We Use
Macroalgae require far more than just light to grow—they need a balanced supply of nutrients and trace elements. In a typical reef tank with fish, these nutrients are naturally supplied through feeding and fish waste. But because our systems contain no fish, we add those nutrients ourselves using a three‑part fertilizer system:
- Macro Boost – A comprehensive trace‑element blend designed specifically for macroalgae health, pigmentation, and growth.
- Ammplify – A reef‑safe nitrogen source used when no fish are present to supply the macroalgae with needed nitrogen.
- Phosphorize – A clean, controlled phosphate source to support steady growth.
Together, these create a complete macroalgae fertilizer program: trace elements + nitrogen + phosphorus.
Do You Need All Three Products?
For most hobbyists, no — only the trace‑element component is typically required. In a stocked aquarium, your fish naturally provide nitrogen and phosphorus. So in most cases, all you need to replicate our results at home is:
Macro Boost (Trace Elements)
If you run a fishless refugium, a sterile macro system, or experience chronic nutrient deficiency ("zeroed‑out" nitrate/phosphate), then adding Ammplify and Phosphorize can help restore balanced growth.
Why This Matters
Healthy macroalgae need both major nutrients and trace elements. Our system ensures strong coloration, fast growth, and robust nutrient export — and that same foundation can help your macroalgae thrive at home.
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