Chaetomorpha sp.Chaetomorpha AlgaeSpaghetti AlgaeChaetoChaeto Algae |
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| Physical |
| Compatability: | Community
Reef Safe
Not palatable to most herbivores. |
| Ease of Keeping: | 1 - 2 |
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| Water Conditions |
| Type: | Saltwater |
| Temperature: | 76° F (24.44° C) |
| pH: | 8.25 |
| General Hardness (GH): | 10 |
| Salinity: | 1.024 |
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| Living |
| Food Preference: | Photosynthetic.
Filters nitrates, phosphates, and methane.
Also benefits from magnesium, iron and other trace elements. |
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| Setup: | Often used in a refugium to help absorb nitrates.
500k-510k bulb: 1.5 watts or more per gallon is needed.
Easy to remove since it does not attach to anything in the tank.
Use moderate to high lighting and a strong to moderate water flow.
Ideally, this type of macro-algae would be used in an algae tumbler.
Great for hosting many types of pods, mini stars, and worms.
Prune by pulling off small clumps when needed. This will aid in the removal of unwanted nutrients in the aquarium. |
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| Propogating |
| Ease of Propogating: | 1 - 2 |
| Sexing: | This type of macro algae is generally favored over others because it is less likely to undergo sexual reproduction. |
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| Request more detailed breeding information. |
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| Sources: | http://en.wikipedia.org
http://www.liveaquaria.com
http://www.brettsreef.com
http://www.vividaquariums.com
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