Spaghetti algae
Chaetomorpha linum
Family : Cladophoraceae
PlantMarinemacroalgae
Filamentous alga ideal for refugiums and nitrate absorption.
Availability
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IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
Green filamentous alga in dense tufts, very effective at absorbing nitrates and phosphates. Fast growth.
Habitat
Region :
Seagrass beds and shallow coastal zones.
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature22–28 °C
pH8–8.4
Salinity1.023–1.026 ‰
Care
Difficulty
1/5
Diet
Photosynthetic
Min. tank
30 L
Adult size
20 cm
Temperament
Peaceful
Propagation
Fragmentation
Care notes
Moderate light, nutrient-rich water. Ideal in a refugium for nutrient export.
Similar species
Espèces proches, même habitat ou même maintenance