Marine plants have become quite popular for use in "algae-scrubbing filters" to remove excess
ammonia, nitrates, and phosphates from the saltwater aquarium. In addition, marine plants in the
aquarium or refugium help remove heavy metals and neutralize toxins. Marine plants are very good at
providing a pH buffer. Furtheremore, by having marine plants in either the aquarium or a refugium, the
plants produce chemicals which protect the skin, intestines, and gills of the aquarium fish. Last, but
just as important, marine plants in a refugium or planted in the tank itself will clarify your water by
absorbing any nitrates, carbon dioxide and some heavy metals.
Marine plants are also an important food source for many marine species – whether they feed directly
on the algae itself or on the micro fauna attracted to the algae.
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