{"title":"Macroalgae \u0026 Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eLive macroalgae and plants for your reef, refugium, or lagoon. Macroalgae like Chaeto and Gracilaria soak up nitrate and phosphate, give pods a place to live, and add color and movement. Red macros like Dragon's Breath are also great display pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chaeto","title":"Chaeto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChaetomorpha\u003c\/i\u003e, commonly referred to as \"chaeto\" (pronounced \u003ci\u003ekay-toe\u003c\/i\u003e), is a genus of green macroalgae widely used in saltwater aquariums for biological nutrient control. Naturally forming dense, wire-like clumps of tangled green filaments that resemble coarse steel wool, it typically grows into tumbling masses that can easily fill dedicated refugium chambers. This macroalgae is considered a cornerstone of natural reef tank maintenance because of its rapid growth rate and efficiency at stripping excess nitrates and phosphates from the water column. By absorbing these nutrients through photosynthesis under full-spectrum lighting, chaeto starves out undesirable nuisance algae like hair algae, cyanobacteria, and diatoms in the main display tank. Aquarists harvest and discard portions of the growing chaeto mass periodically, physically exporting those bound nutrients out of the aquarium system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond water purification, the dense, fibrous structure of chaeto creates an ideal, safe breeding nursery for beneficial micro-fauna like copepods and amphipods. These tiny crustaceans reproduce rapidly within the protective algae matrix, providing a continuous source of live food for picky reef fish like mandarin dragonets. Chaeto thrives under moderate to strong lighting and steady water flow, requiring minimal care beyond periodic thinning to maintain healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koral King","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44110102528320,"sku":"","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/9697\/5302\/files\/Chaeto.jpg?v=1789158324"},{"product_id":"dragon-s-breath","title":"Dragon’s Breath","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHalymenia\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDragon's Breath is a red macroalgae with broad, ruffled red blades. It's a plant, not an animal, and it adds bright red color and movement to a reef or refugium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy We're Obsessed\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA big, healthy clump of Dragon's Breath is one of the best-looking macroalgae you can grow. It also absorbs nutrients and gives pods a place to live.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate light and gentle-to-moderate flow (it likes to tumble a bit). Some fish, especially tangs and rabbitfish, love to eat it. Benefits from stable iron and nutrient levels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koral King","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50987493130560,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/9697\/5302\/files\/85814F52-3888-47DB-AE5C-C2B570C162A4.jpg?v=1755888226"},{"product_id":"reef-pro-chaeto-2oz","title":"Reef Pro Chaeto 2oz","description":"","brand":"Koral King","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51097057952064,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"red-gracilaria-algae","title":"Red Gracilaria Algae","description":"","brand":"Koral King","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51417474531648,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/9697\/5302\/files\/Gracilaria_7c7c5078-432e-4bef-93c5-782160eb2872.jpg?v=1789419309"}],"url":"https:\/\/koralking.com\/collections\/macroalgae-plants.oembed","provider":"Koral King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}