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Live nannochloropsis phytoplankton UK, 250ml or 500ml
Feeding corals and copepods, or starting a home culture
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Marine Spec cultures live nannochloropsis phytoplankton, marine copepods and baby brine shrimp in house, in sterilised natural seawater from the Jurassic Coast. Phytoplankton feeds corals and copepods, copepods feed fish and corals, and brine shrimp suit mandarins and young copperbands.
Each product page has its own storage notes, and brine shrimp and copepods are best used within 1 week. All 3 are cultured in house.
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In the fridge. Shake the bottle gently each day so it does not settle. It is best used within 4 weeks of purchase, although it can last longer.
At lights out. Turn the flow pumps off for 30 minutes and add the copepods near rock crevices. It is typically safe to add the whole pouch.
They often settle to the bottom during shipping. A little live phytoplankton is added to the pouch to help them arrive in good condition, and you should use them within 1 week.
Yes. The nannochloropsis is described as ideal for home cultivation, so you can start a culture for a steady supply for your reef.
Picky eaters such as Mandarin Goby and younger Copperband Butterflyfish, plus small fresh and saltwater fry. Corals also take them. Adjust the amount to suit your reef.
The product advice is to temporarily disable any UV sterilizer or skimmer when you dose, and to dose in the morning or evening.

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