{"title":"Macroalgae","description":"\u003cp\u003eMacroalgae remain a cornerstone of marine aquarium management, used both for biological filtration in refugiums and as decorative \"marine plants\" in display tanks\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eEssential Care \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"txxDge notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"gg7toe_38,gg7toe_39\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=gg7toe_37\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"caba250d-a0d6-4fb8-8731-917b2949b4ee\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=gg7toe_37\/C5gNJc;aria-label=gg7toe_37\/bOjMyf;class=gg7toe_37\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwihzbrxwomSAxXZ4skDHdEXFewQye0OegQICRAA\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAsQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRequires moderate to high-intensity light in the 6,500K to 10,000K spectrum to thrive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAsQAQ\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModerate flow is necessary to keep debris from settling in the algae and to ensure nutrient delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAsQAg\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRegular harvesting is mandatory. If allowed to overgrow, the bottom layers may die and rot, releasing stored nutrients back into the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAsQAw\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eChemical Balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMacroalgae may compete with corals for nutrients. If levels drop too low (zero nitrates\/phosphates), the algae may starve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eKey Benefits in the Aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"txxDge notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"gg7toe_2i,gg7toe_2j\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=gg7toe_2h\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"95f42066-4da0-4734-9074-ee6a512abfc5\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=gg7toe_2h\/C5gNJc;aria-label=gg7toe_2h\/bOjMyf;class=gg7toe_2h\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwihzbrxwomSAxXZ4skDHdEXFewQye0OegQIBxAA\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAgQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eNutrient Export:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAs they grow, macroalgae consume nitrates and phosphates. Periodically harvesting (pruning) the algae physically removes these nutrients from the system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAgQAQ\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eNatural Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey provide a safe breeding ground for microfauna like copepods and amphipods, which serve as live food for delicate fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAgQAg\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003epH Stabilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePhotosynthesis during the day increases oxygen and reduces CO2. Many hobbyists run refugium lights on a reverse cycle (lit at night) to prevent night-time pH drops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAgQAw\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eFood Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMany species serve as supplemental nutrition for grazers like tangs, rabbitfish, and blennies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chaetomorpha","title":"Chaetomorpha","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis macro-algae successfully used in reef aquariums, installed in refuges and for the export of nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows very fast and exports both phosphates and nitrates as it grows. Phosphate and nitrate are not really exported from the aquarium until the chaeto is harvested and removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chaeto requires medium to high flow. It will grow adequately in medium light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~ approximately 1 large handful. 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