{"product_id":"chaeto-spaghetti-algae-chaetomorpha","title":"Chaetomorpha Refugium Macroalgae (Chaeto)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-weight: 800; font-size: 28px; letter-spacing: -0.3px; color: #123844;\"\u003eChaetomorpha Refugium Macroalgae (Chaeto)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eChaetomorpha macroalgae, commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eChaeto\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a fast-growing green macroalgae widely used in reef aquariums for natural nutrient export and biological filtration. Its tangled, spaghetti-like filaments form dense clumps that absorb dissolved nutrients while providing habitat for beneficial microfauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px 0; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eUnlike decorative macroalgae species that attach to rock or substrate, Chaetomorpha grows as a \u003cstrong\u003efree-floating mass of intertwined filaments\u003c\/strong\u003e. This makes it ideal for refugiums, sump filtration systems, and macroalgae nutrient export chambers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #1a5a61;\"\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(180deg,#f6fbf8 0%, #edf7f2 100%); border: 1px solid #d4e6e3; border-radius: 12px; padding: 13px 15px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; color: #1a5a61;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolf Ball Size (\u003cspan\u003e1.5\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarter clump ideal for beginning refugiums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate golf-ball sized mass of Chaetomorpha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for establishing nutrient export systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(180deg,#f6fbf8 0%, #edf7f2 100%); border: 1px solid #d4e6e3; border-radius: 12px; padding: 13px 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; color: #1a5a61;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaseball Size (\u003cspan\u003e3\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge starter mass for established refugiums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate baseball sized clump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides strong nutrient export potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #184f69;\"\u003eCare Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 10px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; background-color: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModerate to High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; background-color: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e🌊 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eWater Flow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModerate to High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e📍 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRefugium or sump chamber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e⚙️ \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e📈 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color: #eceff1; border: 1px solid #cfd6da; border-radius: 10px; padding: 11px 13px; color: #22323a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e🧪 \u003cstrong style=\"color: #435760;\"\u003eNutrient Uptake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #6a6b58;\"\u003eSpecial Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #faf8ee; border: 1px solid #e6e1c9; border-left: 4px solid #b7ad78; border-radius: 10px; padding: 13px 15px; color: #22323a;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eChaetomorpha grows as a \u003cstrong\u003efree-floating filament mass\u003c\/strong\u003e and should not be buried in substrate or attached to rock. It grows best in systems with strong lighting and steady water movement. Periodic harvesting helps maintain healthy growth and maximizes nutrient export.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #123844;\"\u003e🌱 Propagation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eChaetomorpha spreads through \u003cstrong\u003enatural filament growth and fragmentation\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual strands naturally expand into larger tangled masses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClumps can be manually divided during harvesting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall fragments will grow into new macroalgae clumps under good lighting and nutrient conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #123844;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #22323a; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eFor detailed biological information, natural habitat, taxonomy, and additional husbandry insights, visit our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #1d5c78;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macroalgaefarms.com\/pages\/species-library\"\u003eSpecies Library: Chaetomorpha Macroalgae Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dde5e8; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f6f8f9; border: 1px solid #dde4e7; border-left: 4px solid #8a98a0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 13px 15px; font-size: 13px; color: #607078; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #46545b;\"\u003eLivestock Disclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eDue to natural variation between specimens and species within a genus, the item you receive may not appear exactly like the one pictured. Photographs are representative examples of the species or growth form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eIndividual specimens may vary in size, shape, coloration, and growth pattern depending on age, lighting conditions, and environmental factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eApproximate size ranges are provided for reference but may differ slightly from the specimen received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macroalgae Farms","offers":[{"title":"Golf Ball Size (1.5\")","offer_id":44370704367875,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Baseball Size (3\")","offer_id":44370704400643,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/7151\/7699\/files\/hf_20260309_005135_8751c187-c3b3-416b-85cf-1906f50cfad3.jpg?v=1773018090","url":"https:\/\/www.macroalgaefarms.com\/products\/chaeto-spaghetti-algae-chaetomorpha","provider":"Macroalgae Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}