How to Grow Chaeto Algae and Other Macroalgae Like a PRO | Lighting, Parameters, & Flow

mdshop.us/GrowMacro Macroalgae is making a huge comeback in reefkeeping. We now have a better understanding of how to grow a wide variety of macroalgae species and harness the benefits for our aquariums.
Macroalgae is the generic name given to a variety of large-leafed marine algae. In other words: Seaweed!
In today's episode, we are going to teach you all about macroalgae and how to grow it in your aquarium like a pro.
#chaetomorpha #chaeto #macroalage
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-- WATCH & LEARN --
How to Set Up a Refugium: Harvesting Macroalgae To Control Nitrate and Phosphate • How to Set Up a Refugi...
Prime Fuge Review: The Best Refugium Light We've Ever Tested-Grow Macroalgae FAST! • Prime Fuge Review: The...
How to Lower Nitrates in a Saltwater Aquarium: Proven Techniques For Success • How to Lower Nitrates ...
How to Lower Phosphates in a Reef Tank: Mastering Nutrient Control • How to Lower Phosphate...
How to Set Up a Refugium Inside Your Sump • How to Set Up a Refugi...
How to Introduce Copepods into your Reef Aquarium: • How to Introduce Copep...
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Special thanks and shout-out to MetroKat whose macroalgae-filled refugium is featured in this video. Learn more about the tank here: mdshop.us/MetroKatRSM

[@vascojardim6703]

Hi Robert, thank you very much for yet another very informative video. Also, thank you for being such a nice and helpful reefer that always brings a friendly and positive vibe to the content. Cheers

[@BulkReefSupply]

Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words! We truly appreciate your support and positive vibes!

[@blackthornknives]

WELL DONE 👍

[@ryandraper456]

probably my most favorite video you guys have made. I love that shirt haha.

[@BulkReefSupply]

Thank you! Thanks for watching!

[@spookycupcake9647]

Wow! This was really helpful and informative! Thank you so much

[@reeferexplained8846]

Good content robert, just starting a refugium now with the tunze light wand

[@BulkReefSupply]

Awesome! Let us know if you need anything!

[@bglover65]

Great video! Very informative, and I have to get one of those shirts! LOL

[@BulkReefSupply]

Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@AlgaeBarn]

Hey i know that guy!

[@RipVanWinkle_Nature_Discovery]

Great video. Enjoyed it.

[@rdkingjaxfla1423]

Good video Robert, was wondering if it’s a good idea (or not) to run two tanks off one refug. I have a 90 and starting a 2nd (40 gal )reef tank and a 40 gal long that I plan to set up a refug. A refug is something I’ve never had so this is new to me. Don’t know if one refug can handle two tanks. Thanks to all that reply. 😎

[@battyjoe]

It CAN be easy to grow however many people have problems. I solved mine by getting a stronger light (Kessil 380 in my case) and the careful addition of iron and iodine.

[@chadwhitmire6183]

R u dosing iron to the refugium?

[@mybeachshack]

DUDE!! Where'd ya get that shirt !?? That's great !

[@johns9311]

Great video? Where'd you get the shirt? I want one!

[@boonjabby]

Hey guys. When I grow my chaeto in my refugium, I don't know when it is the right time to harvest some out, and how much do I take out?

[@xxxweezyxxx]

Hi I have a 28 nano jbj and there’s a small part in the back. I was going to put some chaeto algae but my lfs said it’s not enough room for them to help the nitrates and phosphates. Is that true In other words will a handful really not do enough to help?

[@omgfish8146]

3 species of macro algae randomly appeared in my tank one looks like enteromorpha intestinalis the other looks like freshwater black beard algae but green and the other looks like a brown coral

[@UnfilteredJustice]

I prefer Ulva over chaeto any day. It's easier to grow, imo, uptakes nutrients extremely fast, and most importantly... It doesn't make a huge mess like Chaeto does. When I would harvest the chaeto (trim it back) little bits of it get EVERYWHERE. Ulva, ime, is not only the better choice for rapid nutrient control, but the maintenance is significantly easier. If I were to ever keep chaeto again I would confine it to a reactor with some sort of sponge post-filter or have the effluent go through a filter sock to prevent "bits" from getting everywhere. That stuff will clog up equipment and all of those little bits die off and need to be removed so they don't break down, optimally. Gracilaria is cool looking, but a slow-medium uptaker. There's a site somewhere that tells you how effective at nutrient removal each one is.

[@saneleqondani4275]

Hey man which fertilizer can you recommend for ulva culture ?

[@Ray-wr2wr]

dose GFO & carbon reactor dose same thing?

[@Loja_das_Macroalgas]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@danielle1ashley]

Will chateo-grow also help to grow dragons breath macro algae?

[@antoniomendozafernandes337]

Excelent video, What size should a macroalgal refugium have for a 100-gallon aquarium?

[@jimmygreenspan8832]

Big. 10 gallon aquarium at the very least, probably 20 would be ok. The bigger the better. And a big bright light.

[@seth7745]

A word of caution. people tend to only sell small frags of dragons breath (Halymenia) for high prices. This tells me its difficult to grow and/or grows slow. Twice now I have failed at establishing it. The first time it melted in the mail and the second time isolated it in a fry box and just a few amphipods still managed to get to it and devoured it over night. Amphipods love this stuff, so if you have them, don't even bother with small frags.

[@volteface69]

Une question svp, le refuge peut-il être avant l'ecumeur svp ??? Merci d'avance pour votre réponse. Guy

[@julianjpantoja4603]

Oui, mais prend en considération que tous les copepods et autres crustacés qui vivent dans les algues seront tués après avoir passé par le skimmer. Si tu veux qu’ils passent dans le tank principal tu dois le mettre avant

[@ReeferGil]

🖒

[@jonathanrichards5024]

If I have a lot of detritus in my refugium (or wherever) but my my phosphates and nitrates are near zero, why do I care about removing it? So many people see an ugly mess somewhere and they need to remove it, but I just don't really see the point if everything in the tank is going well- it's just a destabilization event

[@zachimran6936]

How do you know you have many detritus in the system?

[@koukimr244]

How long should i let my light run on my refugium With chaeto?

[@jimmygreenspan8832]

I'd do 24/7/365!

[@bluethumbaquaculture6370]

Hey! i want the shirt ur wearing ... is it on marinedepot?

[@BulkReefSupply]

Yes it is! You can pick one up here: mdshop.us/Shirts (or free with orders $300+)

[@billydanzz]

@@BulkReefSupply - Can you provide some insight on placing flow pumps on the back wall of the tank? I have a 4ft tank and would love to place my pumps (gyres) on the back wall for aesthetic reasons, but it seems like there would be dead spots on the outer edges of the tank plus blown sand from the front of the tank, leaving bare spots. Thoughts???

[@shanefernandes9044]

Can I use planted tank light to grow cheoto?

[@bigbowlowrong4694]

That’s what I plan on doing.

[@jonnyescobar247]

Discount code?

[@UnderwaterGeek007]

Marine macro algae do you need have acclimate this plant ??

[@BulkReefSupply]

You do not need to acclimate.

[@UnderwaterGeek007]

@@BulkReefSupply Thank you for your help

[@UnderwaterGeek007]

Question for you, I have a canister filter been runing long time, and now. Am setting up a sump, do i need to cycle it. ?

[@fishstix1988]

Can you dip chaeto in RODI water to help get rid of pests?

[@BulkReefSupply]

I don't believe this is recommended for Chaeto algae.

[@bloothechronosapien4288]

Maybe try rubbing it in saltwater to remove anything stuck on there like worms

[@omgfish8146]

can we keep sargassum?

[@BulkReefSupply]

It is certainly possible to keep sargassum, but make sure you source it reliably. Taking it from the wild would most likely contain hitchhikers.

[@Elliandr]

Your link to the refugium product list is dead.

[@BulkReefSupply]

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. The links should now be updated.

[@robotzombie3546]

Can you grow macro algae in a freshwater tank?

[@bloothechronosapien4288]

No they need saltwater, freshwater already has a big selection of generally better looking plants anyway

[@mattfish9]

I am using the AI light and its great but ,Can anyone help with a question off topic please , How much flow is required inside the refuig ? The last thing i needed was another pump to plug in , so i just created a gravity feed air line tube from the top main tank , but it looks like not enough flow , someone told me its supposed to go slow , but how much is really required ? Thanks for any help

[@jimmygreenspan8832]

As far as I'm concerned, your fuge doesn't need any flow. As long as water's getting in and flowing out...you're good.

[@glenschmeisser6633]

Temperature? The most critical factor. Not mentioned. Im growing @ 28-30 C. Cooling is a waste of nrg. Cheato's grow at what temp?

[@BulkReefSupply]

78-80F

[@glenschmeisser6633]

@@BulkReefSupply thats perfect! Thx for replying. My cheato's are coming tomorrow.

[@MeditationMelodiessounds]

do you even lift bro? haha jk. great video I will be adding some chaeto on my new build.

[@gokulakrishnanthiruvenkada4548]

Do you sell macro algae to India

[@BulkReefSupply]

Hi there! Thanks for asking. As of now, we're only able to sell live goods within the United States.

[@volteface69]

Je suis d'accord avec toi mais il faut réguler la croissance des algues dans un aquarium et ça c'est pas simple du tout !!! 🤔🤔🤔

[@joec2174]

Sounds fishy !! Lol🤙

[@andretoles9505]

Rip marine Depot

[@MrWooaa]

Sorry. Thought this was a video about how to grow chips.

[@motoflatdrag]

Algae Barn has almost nothing in stock.

[@BulkReefSupply]

Algae Barn is currently catching up on some high demand and they should have some more inventory available soon!

[@apdroidgeek1737]

I hate growing the red one it keeps dying, they always turn white why is that

[@mimicmage]

Maybe lack of iron add iron

[@seth7745]

Why does ChaetoGro not contain Iodine? Is it not needed? Also the instructions on the bottle are horrible. They don't give you any idea as to what ratio to add ChaetoGro when using with NeoNitro and NeoPhos in a ULNS. The instructions go by tank size instead of bio load, which isn't very useful.

[@usamachaudhri7993]

Tbh hate coraline algae