Chaetomopha

CHAETOMORPHA

Chaetomorpha, Chaeto, Spaghetti Algae, or Chato is a Macro Algae that is extremely beneficial to a reef aquarium. It absorbes nitrates and phosphates from your saltwater aquarium. Keeping your parameters in check, helping your corals grow better and faster.

We sell our Chaeto for $12.00 plus $3.50 shipping for about 2 cups worth, more than you will find from anywhere else!!

Chaeto will arrive in a plastic bag with a paper towel and a small amount of water, Our Chaeto is full and Thick and extremely healthy!!

Live Chaetomorpha Chaeto Chato Marine Macro Algae Nitrate Remover.   This is one of the hardiest and most commonly used algaes. Great for introducing into marine aquariums. As a nutrient exporter, it absorbs, or feeds on dissolved organic waste. This algae thrives on fish waste, nitrates, & phosphates. This is a big contributor to maintaining a healthy aquarium system for our fish and corals. Also gives your copepods and anthropods a place to thrive and breed. This is like a natural protein skimmer and helps to purify our water. Introducing this algae is a natural way of maintaining good water quality for our corals also. This is chaetomorpha  raised grown and raised in our own marine reef system and will be hand picked at time of purchase.

Email us at Eric'smarinelife@gmail.com if you would like to purchase our Chaetomorpha we can send you an invoice right away. All shipping is done though usps with a tracking number

The Doughnut Coral Information

The Doughnut Coral is a LPS Coral, Acanthophylia sp., and is also known as the Meat Coral. 

The Doughnut Coral does best if placed on the bottom half of your tank, with low water flow and moderate lighting. Make sure you keep some distance between this and other corals since it can double its size when it expands. The Doughnut Coral can grow up to 12" in an aquarium if properly maintained. They will be very easy to keep as long as they get enough space for it to grow. This coral would be an excellent choice for beginners to expert aquarist!

The Doughnut Coral produces food through photosynthesis but will also except meaty foods as well when it is placed near the oral opening.  Adding Calcium and other trace elements to your water is extremely important for growth of this coral. 

• SCIENTIFIC NAME:              Acanthophylia Sp.
• CARE LEVEL:                        Moderate
• TEMPERMENT:                     Semi-Aggressive
• DIET:                                        Phytoplankton, meaty foods
• LIGHTING:                          Moderate
• WATER FLOW:                   Low
• PLACEMENT:                       Bottom Half
• TEMPERATURE:                 72  -  78 Degrees F
• PH:                                          8.2  -  8.4
• SG:                                        1.022  -  1.025
• DKH:                                     8  -  12
• CALCIUM:                       350 - 420
• MAGNESIUM:                1200 - 1350

The Bubble Coral

The Bubble Coral is a LPS Coral, Physogyra sp. 

Other names include... Bubble Pearl Coral, Pearl Grape Coral, Small Bubble Coral, and Pearleye.

Placement of The Bubble Coral is best on the bottom half of the tank, with low to mild water flow and moderate lighting.   Make sure you keep some distance between this and other corals because it tends to be aggressive and may sting other corals if nearby.  The Bubble Coral may sting aquarist as well if it is disturbed while its tentacles are open so be careful when handling it.  This coral requires careful handling and is only recommended for intermediate or expert aquarist.

The Bubble Coral gets most of its nutrients through photosynthesis.  It will also filter feed upon marine foods such as zooplankton, raw shrimp, Mysis shrimp and meaty bits of silverdale.  Adding Calcium and other trace elements to the water is necessary for proper growth of this coral.

• SCIENTIFIC NAME:                 Physogyra sp.
• CARE LEVEL:                            Easy
• TEMPERAMENT:                      Aggressive
• DIET:                                            Phytoplankton, zooplankton, Meaty foods
• LIGHTING:                                 Moderate
• WATER FLOW:                         Low to Moderate
• PLACEMENT:                            Bottom half
• TEMPERATURE:                       72 - 78 Degrees F
• PH                                                  8.2 - 8.4
• SG:                                                 1.022 - 1.025
• DKH:                                             8 - 12

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Alveopora Coral Information

The Alveopora Coral can be quite hard to maintain so its best recommended for experienced aquarist. 

The Alveopora Coral gets its nutrition through photosynthesis. It will also filter feed upon baby brine shrimp, copepods and zooplankton. 

The Alveopora Coral is best placed at the bottom half of your tank, with medium to low water flow. This coral needs moderate lighting, and the use of actinic lighting is preferred since it will highlight this corals natural beauty. The Alveopora is a territorial coral and will sting other species within its reach so be sure to leave 2-3 inches of distance between it and other corals to keep others from getting harmed.  

The Alveopora Coral is found through out the Indian Ocean. Other Common names may include Alveopora Branching Flower Pot Coral, Yoo Stone Coral, Alveopora Ball Coral, Alveopora Sunflower Coral and The Alveopora Daisy Coral.

• SCIENTIFIC NAME:       Alveopora Catalai 
• CARE LEVEL:                  Moderate
• TEMPERAMENT:            Semi-Aggressive
• DIET:                                  Phytoplankton, Brine Shrimp, Copepods
• LIGHTING:                       Moderate
• WATER FLOW:               Low
• PLACEMENT:                  Bottom
• TEMPERATURE:            72-78 Degrees F
• PH:                                      1.022-1.025
• SG:                                      8-12
• DKH:

Button Coral Information

Button Coral (LPS)

The Button Coral is a LPS coral and orginated from Australia and Indonesia. Other Common names for the Button Coral include Cat's Eye Cynarina Coral, Meat Polyp Coral, Tooth Coral,  Flat Brain Coral, Knob Coral and Teary Eye Coral.

The Button Coral is best placed toward the bottom of a reef aquarium with low water flow, since strong water current can limit its full stretching.  It also requires low to moderate lighting as it may not open up fully if the intensity of the light is too high. Make sure you keep some distance between this coral and other corals since it can double its size and would need enough space to grow.  The Button Coral would make a great addition to any tank since its very hardy and easy to maintain, Its an excellent Coral for beginners!

The Button Coral Derives most of its nutrition through photosynthesis. Its nocturnal in feeding habit and will also filter feed a few times per week on marine foods suck as meaty bits of raw shrimp, Mysis shrimp, and zooplankton. Adding Calcium and trace elements to the water is important to help this coral grow. 

• SCIENTIFIC NAME:                         Cynarina lacrymalis
• CARE LEVEL:                                    Easy
• TEMPERAMENT:                              Peaceful
• DIET:                                                    Phytoplankton, Meaty foods
• LIGHTING:                                         Moderate
• WATER FLOW:                                 Low
• PLACEMENT:                                    Bottom Half
• TEMPERATURE:                              72 - 78 Degrees F
• PH:                                                        8.2 - 8.4
• SG:                                                        1.022 - 1.025
• DKH:                                                     8 - 12

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Candy Cane Coral

Candy Cane Coral (LPS)

The origin of the Candy Cane Coral is Figi.  Other common names my include Bullseye Coral, Big Pipe Coral, Candy Buttons Coral, or Trumpet Coral.

The Candy Cane Coral would make an excellent addition to any reef tank as it is easy to maintain.  It's Best to place this coral anywhere is your aquarium with moderate water flow and moderate lighting.  Be sure to give 2-3 inch distance between this coral and other corals in your reef aquarium as it does have sweeper tentacles and may sting other corals if they are too close.

The Candy Cane Coral gets its nutrition though Photosynthesis, and it will also filter feed upon brine shrimp, Mysis Shrimp, and zooplankton when open. Adding Calcium and trace elements to the water as a dietary supplement is also another option. If fed properly this coral will grow quite rapidly.

• Scientific Name:     Caulastrea furcate
• Care Level:        Easy              
• Temperament:        Peaceful          
• Diet:           Phytoplankton
• Lighting:     Moderate    
• Water Flow:          Moderate         
• Placement:            Any        
• Temperature:      72-78 degrees F
• PH:               8.2-8.4      
• SG:             1.022-1.025
• DKH:          8-12