{"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","url":"https:\/\/koralking.com\/products\/chaeto","provider":"Koral King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}