Reef Phytoplankton is a concentrated blend of green and brown marine phytoplankton designed to provide essential fatty acids, proteins, vitamins, amino acids , with biological carotenoids for the invertebrate diet. Size ranges from 1-20 μm to feed a wide range of invertebrates and tropical marine aquarium filter feeders.
Reef Phytoplankton contains a natural source of carotenoids that provides essential proteins and a more bioavailable pigment source compared to other natural sources and synthetic pigments. Carotenoids provide the added benefit of antioxidant activity.
Additionally, Reef Phytoplankton has been enhanced to increase the bioavailability of important nutrients such as proteins, lipids, B vitamins, and other organic pigments, therefore the corals consume less energy to obtain the nutritional benefit.
It is blended to contain the proper ratio of fatty acids, carbohydrates, and protein. The combination of phytoplankton produces a better nutritional value . Studies show higher consumption of phytoplankton in filter feeders when mixed cultures are used versus a single phytoplankton culture.
Benefits
Concentrated mix of green and brown marine phytoplankton
Size ranges from 1-20 μm
Enhanced to increase the bioavailability of important nutrients
Instructions for use
Shake the bottle well before use. Use 5 ml per 190 liters of water twice a week or as needed to support coral growth. (For reference purposes, the cap holds 5 ml.) Refrigeration after opening is recommended, but not strictly necessary.
Components
Water, Thalassiosira weissflogii, Isochrysis sp, Nannochloropsis, Protein hydrolysates with carotenoids, Citric acid, Carboxylic acid, Methyl paraben, Sodium propionate
Analytical composition
Protein 0.40%, fat 0.15%, copper 0.032 mg , fiber 0.5%, moisture 96.8%, ash 3.0%
Format, 50, 250, 500ml, 2 and 4 liters