Live biology, handled with clarity. Explore phytoplankton, copepods, bacteria, and practical care guidance for biology-first reefkeeping.
Planktura

Planktura

Planktura is redefining reef care with a science-driven, live-culture approach to aquarium health. Specializing in premium live phytoplankton, copepods, and beneficial bacteria, Planktura offers ecosystem-based solutions that support coral vitality, nutrient cycling, and biodiversity. Whether you're seeding a new tank, feeding picky fish, or restoring microbial balance, Planktura’s sustainably grown products bring natural reef dynamics into your home aquarium. Trusted by hobbyists and professionals alike, Planktura delivers clean, potent, and biologically active tools for building thriving marine ecosystems.

Ultimate Phytoplankton Bundle Palustris Live Bacteria

Biology-first reef support

Live biology for thriving reef ecosystems.

Explore live phytoplankton, copepods, and bacteria grown to support reef health — with clear handling and care for every living culture.

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Coral Shots | Live Phytoplankton

Reef Pulse | Live Copepods

Bacto Fuel | Live Bacteria

Culture Support | Fertilizers

Biology-first reef systems

Farmed live biology for healthier reef systems.

Planktura cultivates live phytoplankton, zooplankton, and bacterioplankton for reef aquariums. These living cultures support nutrient capture, food-web stability, microbial function, biodiversity, and the biological processes that help reef systems remain active, balanced, and resilient.

Ultimate Phytoplankton Bundle Palustris Live Bacteria

Coral Shots

Live phytoplankton cultivated to support reef nutrition, feeding pathways, biodiversity, and everyday biological function.

Reef Pulse

Live copepods and zooplankton that strengthen food webs, support live feeding pathways, contribute to biodiversity, and help clean the reef through active grazing.

Bacto Fuel

Live bacterioplankton cultivated to support microbial feeding, biological cleaning, nutrient cycling, and practical biology-first reef function.

Fertilizers

Two-part cultivation support for growing phytoplankton with clear preparation, storage, and dosing guidance.

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Planktura biology guides

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  • How We Cycle a Reef Tank at New Dawn Aquaculture

    How We Cycle a Reef Tank at New Dawn Aquaculture

    Learn how New Dawn Aquaculture cycles reef tanks using live bacteria, a measured ammonia source, early pod seeding, live phytoplankton, and carefully chosen hardy corals.

    Mitchell Ballou |

  • Harnessing Purple Non-Sulfur Bacteria for Cleaner Reef Aquariums

    Harnessing Purple Non-Sulfur Bacteria for Cleaner Reef Aquariums

    Discover how Rhodopseudomonas palustris, a versatile purple non-sulfur bacteria, can transform your reef tank. From fixing nitrogen into bioavailable ammonium that feeds corals and zooxanthellae, to breaking down waste and...

    Madison Purches |

  • Grow Live Phytoplankton with Planktura

    Grow Live Phytoplankton with Planktura

    Discover how Planktura cultures four premium phytoplankton strains and learn to do it yourself. Using our F/2 Macro/Trace fertilizers and optional nitrate boosts, you can feed your reef naturally, boost...

    Madison Purches |

  • Copepods | How It's Made

    Copepods | How It's Made

    HOW ARE OUR COPEPODS FARMED? At our Edmonton-based Coral Farm, we take great pride in our sustainable copepod cultivation practices. Our copepods are carefully bred and nurtured, with their dietary...

    Mitchell Ballou |

  • Copepods | The Strains We Farm

    Copepods | The Strains We Farm

    What are they and how do they help my tank? Copepods are often referred to as the “insects of the ocean.” While they are not insects but rather crustaceans, their...

    Madison Purches |

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