Seachem Reef Phytoplankton

Seachem Reef Phytoplankton

Seachem Reef Phytoplankton is a concentrated marine phytoplankton food for tropical marine aquarium invertebrates, corals and filter feeders. This green and brown phytoplankton blend is formulated to supplement the diet with fatty acids, proteins, vitamins, amino acids and biological carotenoids.

With particle sizes ranging from 1–20 μm, it is designed for a broad range of filter-feeding marine livestock. The mixed phytoplankton culture provides a balanced ratio of fatty acids, carbohydrates and proteins for reef aquarium feeding.

Key Benefits

• Concentrated blend of green and brown marine phytoplankton.
• Provides essential fatty acids, proteins, vitamins, amino acids and biological carotenoids.
• Contains phytoplankton particles from 1–20 μm for a wide range of tropical marine filter feeders and invertebrates.
• Enhanced to increase the bioavailability of proteins, lipids, B vitamins and other organic pigments.
• Uses a natural source of carotenoids, which also provide antioxidant activity.
• Blended to provide a suitable ratio of fatty acids, carbohydrates and proteins.

How to Use

• Shake well before use.
• Add directly to the aquarium according to the recommended dosage.
• Refrigeration after opening is recommended, but not required.

Dosage

• Use 5 mL for every 50 gallons of water twice weekly, or as required to maintain coral growth.
• For reference, the cap holds 5 mL.

Suitable For

• Tropical marine aquariums.
• Marine invertebrates and filter feeders.
• Corals and other aquarium inhabitants that consume phytoplankton-sized food particles.

What's Included

• Seachem Reef Phytoplankton marine aquarium food.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seachem Reef Phytoplankton used for?
It is used to provide marine invertebrates and filter feeders with phytoplankton-based nutrition, including fatty acids, proteins, vitamins, amino acids and biological carotenoids.

What particle size does this reef food contain?
The phytoplankton particle size ranges from 1–20 μm, making it suitable for a broad range of tropical marine aquarium filter feeders.

How much Seachem Reef Phytoplankton should I dose?
Use 5 mL for every 50 gallons of aquarium water twice weekly, or as required to maintain coral growth.

Do I need to refrigerate it after opening?
Refrigeration after opening is recommended, but it is not required.

Should I shake the bottle before feeding?
Yes. Shake well before use to mix the concentrated phytoplankton blend before dosing.

Can I use the cap to measure the dose?
Yes. The cap holds 5 mL, which is the stated dose for every 50 gallons of water.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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