Refugium Starter Pack
Refugium Starter Pack
Jump-start your nutrient control and natural filtration with The Macro Lady’s Refugium Starter Pack! You’ll receive two macroalgae species — your choice of one green macroalgae (Chaeto, Codium, or Ulva) paired with a red Gracilaria species — both beginner-friendly and non-invasive.
💚 Choose Your Main Macro:
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Chaeto (Chaetomorpha): The classic refugium macro. Fast-growing, hardy, and excellent for nutrient export.
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Codium: Our personal favorite! A hardy, sponge-like green macro that absorbs nutrients efficiently without becoming invasive like Chaeto or Ulva can. It’s easy to harvest and can even be fed back to tangs, butterflyfish, and urchins.
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Ulva (Sea Lettuce): Bright green, fast-growing, and nutrient-hungry — perfect for quick nutrient export and natural grazer food.
❤️ Gracilaria (Red Macroalgae): A beautiful, branching red macro that not only enhances your refugium visually but also provides additional health benefits. Gracilaria species are known to have natural antibacterial properties that may help reduce harmful bacteria like Vibrio in marine systems. When fed back to your fish and invertebrates, it may help support overall immune health while providing a nutritious, natural food source.
Together, these two macros create a balanced, efficient refugium setup that promotes nutrient stability, natural filtration, and long-term tank health — while offering nutritional and potential wellness benefits for your livestock.
Care Guide:
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Light: Moderate to high
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Flow: Medium
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Experience Level: Beginner-friendly
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Benefits: Nutrient export, antibacterial properties, natural grazer food, balanced growth, and easy maintenance
🚚 Bonus: This pack ships FREE!
