Cultured
Green Gracillaria
Gracillaria sp
Add
both vital nutrients and nescessary food to the marine environment.
No reef or community tank should be without it.
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Grown outdoors in open water systems.
An air - generated method of tumbling the algae in large vats
is employed to culture them. They are not connected to any system
containing fish so as to avoid possible parasite contamination.
There are multiple uses for macroalgaees in marine aquariums.
The most common use is for feeding purposes. Herbivorous fish,
such as Tangs, love to eat fresh algae. It contains the natural
nutrition to help prevent Head and Lateral Line Erosion (HLLE),
a common long-term care problem with Angelfish and Tangs. It
is also know to contain Beta-carotine, an immune system stimulator.
Another use is in reef tank refugiums and algae scrubbers. Here
the algae absorbs excess nutrients, such as nitrates and phosphates,
in the tank and produces oxygen. In addition, it helps remove
heavy metals and neutralize's toxins. Gracillaria and other macroalgaes
also provide a pH buffer and produce chemicals which protect
the skin, intestines, and gills of aquarium fish. That's an alwful
lot of help!It also helps support numbers of small shrimp and
other microfauna providing biodiversity. Finally macroalgaes
can be used simply as an ornamental algae in a reef tank to add
beauty and diversity to the reef structure. In addition, it helps
remove heavy metals and neutralize's toxins. Macroalgae's generally
require about 8 hours of light daily to continue to grow well.
This can be either flourescent or pc's. Their photosynthesis
produces oxygen and will also increase the pH. |
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$19.99 large 1/4 pound bag weighed dry |
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Cultured
Red Gracillaria
Gracilara Sp.
Add
both vital nutrients and nescessary food to the marine environment.
No reef or community tank should be without it.
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Grown outdoors in open water systems.
An air - generated method of tumbling the algae in large vats
is employed to culture them. They are not connected to any system
containing fish so as to avoid possible parasite contamination.
There are multiple uses for macroalgaees in marine aquariums.
The most common use is for feeding purposes. Herbivorous fish,
such as Tangs, love to eat fresh algae. It contains the natural
nutrition to help prevent Head and Lateral Line Erosion (HLLE),
a common long-term care problem with Angelfish and Tangs. It
is also know to contain Beta-carotine, an immune system stimulator.
Another use is in reef tank refugiums and algae scrubbers. Here
the algae absorbs excess nutrients, such as nitrates and phosphates,
in the tank and produces oxygen. In addition, it helps remove
heavy metals and neutralize's toxins. Gracillaria and other macroalgaes
also provide a pH buffer and produce chemicals which protect
the skin, intestines, and gills of aquarium fish. That's an alwful
lot of help!It also helps support numbers of small shrimp and
other microfauna providing biodiversity. Finally macroalgaes
can be used simply as an ornamental algae in a reef tank to add
beauty and diversity to the reef structure. In addition, it helps
remove heavy metals and neutralize's toxins. Macroalgae's generally
require about 8 hours of light daily to continue to grow well.
This can be either flourescent or pc's. Their photosynthesis
produces oxygen and will also increase the pH. |
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$19.99 large 1/4 pound bag weighed dry |
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Cultured
Mixed Gracillaria
Gracilara Sp.
Add
both vital nutrients and nescessary food to the marine environment.
No reef or community tank should be without it.
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Grown outdoors in open water systems.
An air - generated method of tumbling the algae in large vats
is employed to culture them. They are not connected to any system
containing fish so as to avoid possible parasite contamination.
There are multiple uses for macroalgaees in marine aquariums.
The most common use is for feeding purposes. Herbivorous fish,
such as Tangs, love to eat fresh algae. It contains the natural
nutrition to help prevent Head and Lateral Line Erosion (HLLE),
a common long-term care problem with Angelfish and Tangs. It
is also know to contain Beta-carotine, an immune system stimulator.
Another use is in reef tank refugiums and algae scrubbers. Here
the algae absorbs excess nutrients, such as nitrates and phosphates,
in the tank and produces oxygen. In addition, it helps remove
heavy metals and neutralize's toxins. Gracillaria and other macroalgaes
also provide a pH buffer and produce chemicals which protect
the skin, intestines, and gills of aquarium fish. That's an alwful
lot of help!It also helps support numbers of small shrimp and
other microfauna providing biodiversity. Finally macroalgaes
can be used simply as an ornamental algae in a reef tank to add
beauty and diversity to the reef structure. In addition, it helps
remove heavy metals and neutralize's toxins. Macroalgae's generally
require about 8 hours of light daily to continue to grow well.
This can be either flourescent or pc's. Their photosynthesis
produces oxygen and will also increase the pH. |
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$19.99
large 1/4 pound bag
weighed dry |
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Green
Algae Plant
Besides adding beauty to any aquarium,
marine plants have become quite popular for use as "algae-scrubbing
filters" to remove excess ammonia, nitrates, and phosphates
from the aquarium.In addition, they help remove heavy metals
and neutralize toxins. Marine plants also provide a pH buffer
and
produce chemicals which protect the skin, intestines, and gills
of aquarium fish. That's an alwful lot of help from marine plants,
that's why they are so popular in the marine aquarium system!
In addition to helping clarify your water by absorbing nitrates,
carbon dioxide and some metals, marine plants also serve as a
food source for many marine species – whether they feed
directly on the algae itself or on microfauna attracted to the
algae.
Approximate Size: Small 2" to 3", Medium
3" to 4", Large 4" to 6" |
Starting at $29.99
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Red
Algae Plant
Besides adding beauty to any aquarium,
marine plants have become quite popular for use as "algae-scrubbing
filters" to remove excess ammonia, nitrates, and phosphates
from the aquarium.In addition, they help remove heavy metals
and neutralize toxins. Marine plants also provide a pH buffer
and
produce chemicals which protect the skin, intestines, and gills
of aquarium fish. That's an alwful lot of help from marine plants,
that's why they are so popular in the marine aquarium system!
In addition to helping clarify your water by absorbing nitrates,
carbon dioxide and some metals, marine plants also serve as a
food source for many marine species – whether they feed
directly on the algae itself or on microfauna attracted to the
algae.
Approximate Size: Small 2" to 3", Medium
3" to 4", Large 4" to 6" |
Starting at $29.99
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Halimeda Plant
Description: Halimeda sp. thrives
much in the same way as Corraline Algae in your fish tank. It
incorporates a hard calcium carbonate skeleton within its living
tissue. Because of this hard coating, Halimeda has a natural
protection from predation. Halimeda grows in many parts of the
world. Also known as Money Plant, Halimeda is made of a number
of bladed sections that connect end-to-end to form a continuous
strand. This low-maintenance plant does not require the pruning
maintenance of other Marine Plants and does better when left
to grow. It is tolerant of a variety of lighting and water conditions,
but does not typically thrive if higher nitrates or phosphates
are present. As a calcareous plant, it does grow relatively slowly
in comparison to Caulerpa-family plants. Halimeda makes an excellent
decorative saltwater aquarium addition.
Macroalgae such as Halimeda, Caulerpa, and other large celled
algaes are valuable additions to a saltwater aquarium. Algaes
and all photosynthetic creatures serve two important roles in
the ecosystem of the oceans and aquariums. Light provides the
energy for plants (and zooxanthellae) to convert carbon dioxide
into oxygen and sugars, making it a great food source for tangs,
angels, and other herbaceous animals. Secondly, macroalgae reduce
the available levels of phosphates and nitrites/nitrates, an
excellent form of natural filtration. |
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Shaving Hair
Brush Plant
Description:
The Shaving Brush Plant , also known as the Painter's Brush Plant
grows in shallow water in the sand. It has a central stalk with
many long thin green brushlike leaves, which gives it the appearance
of a shaving brush or paint brush.These plants help reduce excess
nutrients such as nitrates and phosphates in the marine aquarium.
Most herbivorous fish and invertebrates will not normally eat
this plant. Plant the Shaving Brush in your substrate in a well-lit
location in either your aquarium or in a refugium. This plant
will benefit from the regular addition of trace elements.
Approximate Purchase Size: 3" to 6"
Level of
Care: Good for beginners |
$8.99
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Maidens
Hair Plant
Chlorodesmis
sp
Description: Maidens Hair or also called Turtle Grass,
it is a green filamentous marine plant whose appearance is similar
to thin tufts of hair. There lies the name Maidens hair. Your
tangs and other fish will leave this plant alone because they
don't like it's taste. Provide the Maiden's Hair plant with a
moderate to strong water current and lighting. These plants are
a wonderful breeding ground for beneficial crustaceans like amphipods
and copepods. Like all plants, this species is sensitive to high
levels of nitrates and any detectable levels of copper. The Maiden's
Hair plant is shipped attached to a small piece of live rock.
Recommended
minimum tank size: 1 gallon
or larger
Food and
diet: Photosynthesis from
light
Level of
Care: Easy
Reef Compatibility:Excellent
Approximate
Purchase Size: Small: 2"
; Medium: 3" ; Large: 4" to 6" |
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Small
$19.99 Medium $34.99 Large $59.99 |
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Mermaids Fan
Plant
Description:
The Mermaid's Fan plant, a green calcareous algae found throughout
the Atlantic Oceans in the Caribbean. It is used as a decorative
plant in the marine reef aquarium and also in refugiums. These
plants grow out of the substrate and form beautiful Fan Shaped
leaves. They are calcareous algae that deposit limestone (calcium
carbonate) in their tissues. The Mermaid's Fan plant is generally
hardy in the right conditions. These plants help reduce excess
nutrients such as nitrates and phosphates in the marine aquarium.
Most herbivorous fish and invertebrates will not normally eat
this plant. Plant the Mermaids Fan Plant in your substrate in
a well-lit location in either your aquarium or in a refugium.
This plant will benefit from the regular addition of trace elements
and calcium.
Approximate Purchase Size: 3" to 6"
Level of
Care: Good for beginners |
$8.99
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Hawaiian Fern
Plant
Excellent addition
for Water Quality Management
The Saltwater Fern Plant is a marine
plant that can be used as a natural method of filtration and
means of Natural Nitrate Reduction in the saltwater aquarium.
The Fern Plant absorb nutrients from the water in order to grow,
and help lower nitrates and phosphates in the aquarium. The use
of the Fern Plant for filtration in a saltwater aquarium, particularly
for helping to reduce and control nitrates is not a new concept.However,
this is changing because more and more aquarists are looking
for a "natural" method of filtration for their aquariums,
Fern Plants are drawing lots of attention. Fern Plants not only
have the ability to absorb nitrates, but phosphates and other
organics as well. In fact, they remove organics so well from
the water that they act as a replacement for a protein skimmer.
When using Fern Plants you will notice your protein skimmer working
less and less all the time. The more the Fern Plants grow, the
more they absorb the excess organics in your water, and the skimmer
has nothing to remove and becomes obsolete. If you are a naturalist
and don't want to have to use chemical additives or compounds
to reduce and control nitrates in your aquarium, this is a very
effective filtration method to consider. Plant the Fern Plant
in your substrate in a well-lit location in either your aquarium
or in a refugium. This plant will benefit from the regular addition
of trace elements.
Approximate
Purchase Size: 2" to
4" |
$9.99 each
Out of Stock
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Aquacultured
Red Mangrove Plants
species:
Rhizophora mangle
Excellent
addition for Water Quality Management
The Hawaiian Red Mangrove absorbs
nutrients from the water in order to grow, and in turn, helps
to lower nitrates and phosphates in the aquarium. The use of
mangroves plants for filtration in a saltwater aquarium, particularly
for helping to reduce and control nitrates is not a new concept.However,
this is changing because more and more aquarists are looking
for a "natural" method of filtration for their aquariums,
so mangroves are drawing lots of attention. Mangroves not only
have the ability to absorb nitrates, but phosphates and other
organics as well. If you are a naturalist and don't want to have
to use chemical additives or compounds to reduce and control
nitrates in your aquarium, this is a very effective filtration
method to consider. Last note, It is important for nutrient control
in the aquarium, that when leaves are dropped from the plant
that they are not allowed to decay in the aquarium.
How do I
plant Mangroves? The mangrove
plant can be planted in an open or closed aquarium, illuminated
sump, or refugium. If you have a canopy over your aquarium, simply
plant the mangrove plant towards the back of the aquarium, so
it will eventually grow through the area where the plumbing is
located. When adding a mangrove to your aquarium, you can plant
it directly in the sand or gravel, use a rubber band or tie to
attach it to the top of rocks or driftwood, or allow it to take
root in the water with no substrate. The roots will quickly take
hold in either a sand substrate or in live rock. |
$9.99 each
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Aquacultured Caulerpa
Add
vital nutrients and nescessary food to the marine environment.
No reef or community tank should be without it.
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Among aquarists, Caulerpa sp. is
the best known marine macroalgae. There are 75 species of this
green algae which come from a variety of geographical areas.
Caulerpa are beneficial in several ways. They provide food for
other tank inhabitants by offering a favorable environment for
microfauna to develop. The microfauna are eaten by fish and other
tank inhabitants. Some fish eat the Caulerpa itself. In the majority
of large modern public aquariums Caulerpa is raised because of
it's healing qualities. Ill fish often recover rapidly when Caulerpa
is in the aquarium.Caulerpa has also become quite popular for
use in "algae-scrubbing filters" to remove excess ammonia,
nitrates, and phosphates from the aquarium. In addition, it helps
remove heavy metals and neutralize's toxins. Caulerpa also provides
a pH buffer and produce chemicals which protect the skin, intestines,
and gills of aquarium fish. That's an alwful lot of help! Caulerpa
generally require about 8 hours of light from daily to continue
to grow well. This can be either flourescent or pc's. Their photosynthesis
produces oxygen and will also increase the pH. Caulerpa is seasonal,
and the species collected throughout the year will vary. Assorted
Caulerpa will contain either Grape caulerpa, Needle caulerpa,
Lettuce caulerpa or Feather caulerpa. |
$19.99 Caulerpa Algae - Aquacultured 1 lb
$39.99 Caulerpa Algae - Aquacultured 2 lb
$ 59.99 Caulerpa Algae - Aquacultured 3 lb
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Chaetomorpha Sp., Spaghetti
Algae
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Chaetomorpha Macro Algae, Chaeto,
pronounced "kay-toe", is a great way to naturally turn
the nitrogenous compounds of your tank into plant food!!! The
waste by-products of life, along with the light you provide for
photosynthesis, will help this chaeto double in size on a regular
basis. The always popular chaeto, works great, and wont go asexual!
Chaetomorpha Algae, also known as Spaghetti Algae or Green Hair
Algae, is an excellent macro algae for refugiums. Each cell grows
end to end, creating long, stiff strands. It grows in filamentous
clumps, resembling a ball of fishing line. You can "prune"
it and throw it away--or you can compact it for even greater
nutrient absorption. If you have a refugium, just throw this
clump in there---it's like a Brillo pad--it stays together fairly
well. You can also put it into a mesh bag for use in your main
tank. There are many different ways you can contain the chaeto
in your main tank all the while providing great hiding spots
for the tiny "critters" in your tank. This algae is
fast growing and is not palatable to many herbivorous species.
Chaetomorpha Algae removes both
phosphates and nitrates from the water. To increase the amount
of nutrients this algae exports, use moderate to high lighting
and keep it in an area of high water flow. It should ideally
be tumbled in an algae filter. This algae is sold by the bag
and will arrive in a dense mat. |
$12.99 Chaetomorpha Algae - Aquacultured
1/4 lb
$19.99 Chaetomorpha Algae - Aquacultured 1/2 lb
$34.99 Chaetomorpha Algae - Aquacultured 1 lb
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xx Codium Plant - Dead Mans Finger Plant
Codium fragile
Excellent addition
for Water Quality Management
Description: Codium is easily recognizable in shallow
coastal waters (the subtidal zone), and washed up on beaches
in Nova Scotia, because there are no other seaweeds in the area
with the same characteristics. An adult plant is pale to dark
green in colour and has a very bush-like appearance, with many
branches arising from a disk shaped pad,known as a holdfast.
The holdfast is responsible for keeping the plant securely fastened
to rocks on the seabed. The branches themselves are cylindrical
in shape, resembling fingers. When submerged, Codium branches
feel soft and "fuzzy" to the touch due to the presence
of numerous long hairs on the surface of each frond. However
when washed up on beaches and during the winter (when the hairs
are lost) the branches become coarse.
A Natural
Filtration Method: The Codium
Plant is a marine plant that can be used as a natural method
of filtration and means of Natural Nitrate Reduction in the saltwater
aquarium. The Codium Plant absorb nutrients from the water in
order to grow, and help lower nitrates and phosphates in the
aquarium. The use of the Codium Plant for filtration in a saltwater
aquarium, particularly for helping to reduce and control nitrates
is not a new concept.However, this is changing because more and
more aquarists are looking for a "natural" method of
filtration for their aquariums, Aquarium Plants are drawing lots
of attention. Green aquarium plants not only have the ability
to absorb nitrates, but phosphates and other organics as well.
In fact, they remove organics so well from the water that they
act as a replacement for a protein skimmer. When using Codium
Plants you will notice your protein skimmer working less and
less all the time. The more the Codium Plant grow, the more they
absorb the excess organics in your water, and the skimmer has
nothing to remove and becomes obsolete. If you are a naturalist
and don't want to have to use chemical additives or compounds
to reduce and control nitrates in your aquarium, this is a very
effective filtration method to consider. Place the Codium Plant
in your substrate in a well-lit location in either your aquarium
or in a refugium. This plant will benefit from the regular addition
of trace elements.
Approximate
Purchase Size: 2" to
4" |
$9.99
Out of Stock
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All the macro
you need to start a nice refugium
Refugium Algae Kit
Refugium
with all types of algaes
Today, marine aquariums almost demand a variety
of marine algae. You get all the macro you need here to start
a nice refugium. Get 3
different types of Macro algaes that are all beneficial to your aquarium.
Gracilaria, This is healthy stuff for your fish, it even helps
cure lateral line erosion and is also the richest plant source
of calcium.
Caulerpa,an
important food source for many fish. Caulerpa releases organic
acids and necessary substances such as vitamins and amino acids.
Chaetomorpha Chaeto, pronounced "kay-toe",
also known as Spaghetti Algae, is a great way to naturally turn
the nitrogenous compounds of your tank into plant food!!! The
waste by-products of life, along with the light you provide for
photosynthesis. It is an excellent macro algae for refugiums.
Each cell grows end to end, creating long, stiff strands. It
grows in filamentous clumps, resembling a ball of fishing line.
You can "prune" it and throw it away--or you can compact
it for even greater nutrient absorption.Chaetomorpha Algae removes
both phosphates and nitrates from the water. To increase the
amount of nutrients this algae exports, use moderate to high
lighting and keep it in an area of high water flow. It should
ideally be tumbled in an algae filter. This algae is sold by
the bag and will arrive in a dense mat. Your copepods and
amphipods will love this stuff. It is what they eat!
A small bag of live sand containing
copepods, amphipods as well as beneficial worms. The amount is small , just enough to jump start your
refugium.
NOTE: Sometimes a macro algae may be unavailable, so a
different beneficial macro algae will be substituted in the Macro
Algae Kit.
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3 types
of Macro Algae
In one kit!
Green
Gracillara |
Chaetomorpha |
Caulerpa |
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Note: Due to variations within each species, your aquarium specimens
may not look identical to the image provided. |
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