Dragon's Breath Macroalgae
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Dragon’s Breath Macroalgae (Halymenia dilatata)
Set your reef ablaze with the legendary beauty of Dragon’s Breath Macroalgae, one of the most sought-after ornamental macros in the hobby. With its fiery red, orange, and crimson blades that shimmer like glowing embers, Dragon’s Breath is a true showstopper that transforms any reef into a living work of art.
Its thin, delicate fronds flow gracefully in the current, creating a mesmerizing, flame-like movement that captures attention instantly. Under blue and actinic lighting, the vibrant tips take on a molten glow, making this macroalgae one of the most visually striking additions for display tanks.
More than just beautiful, Dragon’s Breath also plays a functional role in your reef:
- Absorbs nitrates and phosphates for improved water quality.
- Provides shelter and grazing surfaces for pods and small inverts.
- Naturally non-invasive and grows in a controlled, decorative clump.
Easy to maintain under moderate to strong lighting with stable reef parameters, Dragon’s Breath is a perfect choice for reef keepers who want both form and function in their aquascape.
With its glowing, ember-like blades, Dragon’s Breath Macroalgae earns its reputation as the “crown jewel” of ornamental macros.
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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