About Marine Phytoplankton: Live Marine Fish Food by Sean TajBuying marine phytoplankton, also known as microalgae, is one of the best decisions you can make for the organisms in your saltwater aquarium. Phytoplankton is microscopic organisms pet stores and online retailers sell as food for your fish, clams, and other underwater dwellers. Phytoplankton for fish offer up natural nutrients, allowing your fish to lead longer, healthier lives in your aquarium. You can buy phytoplankton for fish in most pet stores, but you may not always have time to run out that week. There are advantages to shopping in store, like the ability to look over your different options and consult with the helpful staff, but if you find yourself in a situation where you can’t get to the store, you can also order phytoplankton online. If you are on vacation, for example, you can schedule phytoplankton deliveries online easily from a remote location. It doesn’t beat the in-person experience, but it’s a convenience when you need one. [Phyto] Getting phytoplankton for fish, clams, or shrimp in your aquarium will also be better for them than less-than-fresh fish food for a number of reasons. First one being that phytoplankton is the freshest option. The organisms can be used in addition to the food you have in your regular feeding routine. Saltwater aquarium phytoplankton also create an authentic sea environment for the organisms in your tank. How to Add Phytoplankton Into Your Tank By following a few easy instructions, you can get a live blend of phytoplankton delivery that greatly benefits your tank. Live, wholesome bacterioplankton (e.g. PNS Probio™) enhance these benefits. Phytoplankton deliveries come in squeeze bottles for precise dosing . After you add saltwater aquarium phytoplankton, you should turn off any skimmers, or UV lights for about 1 hour minimum so the phytoplankton can be consumed After that time, you can turn your equipment back on and watch your aquarium thrive. [Phyto]
Anthony says August 7, 2019 at 4:04 pm I have noticed a huge difference when feeding phyto, but have been battling dynos since starting. What should I do? Reply
Stefan Bladen says August 28, 2019 at 5:44 am I’ve made my own. I became so busy all my cultures crash. I’m going to have to start that back up Reply
robert vice says August 7, 2019 at 4:09 pm dosing everyday for months originally for the pods to eat but my tanks super clea and low nitrates Reply
Terrence Harrison says August 7, 2019 at 4:27 pm Great info on introducing to tank didnt know mixing could be done when adding to tank! Reply
Brandi says August 7, 2019 at 7:13 pm I was under the impression that phyto plankton was for copepods. What kinds of fish eat phytoplankton as well? Reply
David says August 7, 2019 at 8:36 pm I’ll have to try phyto. Was just letting the fish eat pellets and frozen foods. Reply
Doug Smith says August 7, 2019 at 8:49 pm everyone is going green. So put Phytoplankton green goodness in your tank LOL. Reply
Marc Raupp says August 7, 2019 at 11:00 pm Love the stuff. i will use phyto in all my tanks going forward. Reply
Tim Jones says August 8, 2019 at 12:37 pm Seems like the pods and corals do better when feeding with it so I will continue to feed them Reply
anxsar says August 9, 2019 at 10:27 pm Yep, gonna get some.. I want to do an acro tank.. figure this is a must. Reply
John key says August 12, 2019 at 12:58 pm Phyto is a main staple for my tank. Sure seems to help! Reply
Bennett Sheppard says August 13, 2019 at 11:30 am I mainly add phyto to feed the copepods and ensure they reproduce enough to feed the mandarins. Reply
btack206 says August 18, 2019 at 3:19 pm Our fish love it and it has definitely kept our colony of copepods alive. Reply
Branden Hess says August 19, 2019 at 9:21 pm Love these. Are basically a must have for your tank. Reply
stoph70 says August 20, 2019 at 8:16 am How much really gets “absorbed” in an hour, before you turn the UV back on? Reply
ian m mahoney says August 20, 2019 at 11:18 am Phyto is great for feeding not only Pods but Corals and Clams too. Reply
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