Tetraselmis
Best for: Copepod farming and maintaining a healthy food web in the tank.
Size (10-14μm): medium sized cells that settle in the bottle quickly.
Tetraselmis: Known for its high lipid content, Tetraselmis is excellent for farming copepods. If you need to ensure your copepods thrive or you’re looking to seed your tank, this strain is a must-have.
Rhodomonas
Best for: Brightening coral colours and enhancing red pigments.
Size (7-20μm): medium sized cells that settle in the bottle quickly.
Rhodomonas: This vibrant phytoplankton is packed with protein, particularly Phycoerythrin, which helps enhance the natural red pigments in your corals. It’s a perfect option for brightening your corals and giving them that extra glow!
Isochrysis
Best for: Coral food, reducing nitrates and phosphates, and copepod nutrition.
Size (4-6μm): small sized cells that settle in the bottle slowly.
Isochrysis: Has an incredibly fast nutrient uptake rate, making it perfect for reducing nitrates and phosphates in your tank. It’s also an excellent food source for corals and copepods, thanks to its soft plasma membrane.
Nannochloropsis
Best for: Feeding Corals, enhancing fish health, and boosting immune systems.
Size (2-5μm): small sized cells that don’t settle in the bottle.
Nannochloropsis: This tiny phytoplankton is rich in PUFAs and has great immunomodulatory benefits. It’s perfect for boosting the health of your fish and invertebrates. If you’re looking for overall tank vitality, this is a great choice.