KC Pods
Live Phytoplankton - 500ml
$15Out of stock
Pickup in store onlySold
Buy online and collect at 280 North Road, Eastwood NSW 2122.
Open Mon–Sat 10am–6pm · Sun 1pm–6pm. Usually ready the same day.
Open Mon–Sat 10am–6pm · Sun 1pm–6pm. Usually ready the same day.
Livestock is collection only — we don't ship live coral or fish. Anything else in the same order is ready to grab when you collect.
Currently out of stock — ask us in store about availability.
- Kept in our system until you collect
About
Live Phytoplankton
Overview
Live Phytoplankton are microscopic marine algae that serve as the foundation of the aquatic food chain. These single-celled organisms are a rich source of nutrients and energy for a wide variety of marine life, including copepods, rotifers, filter-feeding invertebrates, and coral. Adding live phytoplankton to your aquarium helps promote a thriving, natural ecosystem by supporting the growth of microfauna and benefiting corals, clams, and other filter feeders.
Benefits
Dose live phytoplankton into your aquarium based on the needs of your tank inhabitants and the size of your system. Regular dosing will ensure your filter feeders and microfauna have a consistent source of nutrition. For best results, turn off protein skimmers and UV sterilizers for about 30 minutes after dosing to allow your animals and corals ample time to consume the phytoplankton.
In summary, Live Phytoplankton is a versatile and essential food source that supports a wide range of marine life, helping to promote a healthy, balanced, and thriving aquarium environment.
Overview
Live Phytoplankton are microscopic marine algae that serve as the foundation of the aquatic food chain. These single-celled organisms are a rich source of nutrients and energy for a wide variety of marine life, including copepods, rotifers, filter-feeding invertebrates, and coral. Adding live phytoplankton to your aquarium helps promote a thriving, natural ecosystem by supporting the growth of microfauna and benefiting corals, clams, and other filter feeders.
Benefits
- Nutrient-Rich Food Source: Live phytoplankton are packed with essential fatty acids, amino acids, and vitamins that enhance the health and coloration of your tank inhabitants.
- Boosts Copepod Population: Phytoplankton are a primary food source for copepods, which in turn become food for many small fish and invertebrates.
- Enhances Coral Growth: Many coral species, particularly soft corals, filter-feeding invertebrates, and bivalves like clams, benefit from the regular addition of live phytoplankton, as they rely on these microalgae for nutrition.
- Improves Water Quality: Live phytoplankton can help maintain a balanced nutrient cycle by utilizing excess nutrients like nitrate and phosphate in the water, reducing the chances of algae outbreaks.
- Corals: Helps stimulate growth and improves health for LPS and SPS corals.
- Filter Feeders: Perfect for clams, feather duster worms, and other filter-feeding invertebrates.
- Supporting Microfauna: Essential for maintaining populations of copepods, rotifers, and other micro-crustaceans in the tank.
Dose live phytoplankton into your aquarium based on the needs of your tank inhabitants and the size of your system. Regular dosing will ensure your filter feeders and microfauna have a consistent source of nutrition. For best results, turn off protein skimmers and UV sterilizers for about 30 minutes after dosing to allow your animals and corals ample time to consume the phytoplankton.
In summary, Live Phytoplankton is a versatile and essential food source that supports a wide range of marine life, helping to promote a healthy, balanced, and thriving aquarium environment.
How collection works
1
Order & pay online
Check out and pay securely. We set it aside and hold it ready for you.
2
We get it ready
It stays in our system until you come in — usually ready the same day.
3
Collect in store
Drop in to 280 North Road, Eastwood, and pick it up.
