Buying marine phytoplankton, also known as microalgae, is one of the best decisions you can make for the organisms in your saltwater aquarium. Phytoplankton is microscopic organisms pet stores and online retailers sell as food for your fish, clams, and other underwater dwellers. Phytoplankton for fish offer up natural nutrients, allowing your fish to lead longer, healthier lives in your aquarium. You can buy phytoplankton for fish in most pet stores, but you may not always have time to run out that week. There are advantages to shopping in store, like the ability to look over your different options and consult with the helpful staff, but if you find yourself in a situation where you can’t get to the store, you can also order phytoplankton online. If you are on vacation, for example, you can schedule phytoplankton deliveries online easily from a remote location. It doesn’t beat the in-person experience, but it’s a convenience when you need one.
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Getting phytoplankton for fish, clams, or shrimp in your aquarium will also be better for them than less-than-fresh fish food for a number of reasons. First one being that phytoplankton is the freshest option. The organisms can be used in addition to the food you have in your regular feeding routine. Saltwater aquarium phytoplankton also create an authentic sea environment for the organisms in your tank.
How to Add Phytoplankton Into Your Tank
By following a few easy instructions, you can get a live blend of phytoplankton delivery that greatly benefits your tank. Live, wholesome bacterioplankton (e.g. PNS Probio™) enhance these benefits. Phytoplankton deliveries come in squeeze bottles for precise dosing . After you add saltwater aquarium phytoplankton, you should turn off any skimmers, or UV lights for about 1 hour minimum so the phytoplankton can be consumed After that time, you can turn your equipment back on and watch your aquarium thrive.
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Anthony says
I have noticed a huge difference when feeding phyto, but have been battling dynos since starting. What should I do?
Noah says
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Stefan Bladen says
I’ve made my own. I became so busy all my cultures crash. I’m going to have to start that back up
Jon Dimitri Andrianos says
Me too
Jon Dimitri Andrianos says
Me too
robert vice says
dosing everyday for months originally for the pods to eat but my tanks super clea and low nitrates
esear14 says
phyto saved my tank
Tony Mutti says
Eh. I haven’t see much of a benefit.
Josh Hiltabiddle says
I feed it everyday
devon says
I need to try it
Terrence Harrison says
Great info on introducing to tank didnt know mixing could be done when adding to tank!
Martin Gundel says
My corals love the addition of phytoplankton.
Georgia Nguyen says
How do you know your Coral love it ?
artaa1988 says
have notice a difference in my tank
Mohamed says
my lovely phyto
James says
I still haven’t recieved a benefit from this.
Carl Brown says
Really like your phyto.
Allen Fagard says
I just got some
mikerosa1965 says
Interesting information
Andy says
Phyto keeps my corals happy.
Tiffanie says
Food for my pods !
Alex says
My corals love phyto
Daryl Reid says
It clogged my protein skimmer and return line.
Brandi says
I was under the impression that phyto plankton was for copepods. What kinds of fish eat phytoplankton as well?
Christopher Burns says
Phyto dosing helped major in my tank
Hailey Weir says
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Tara says
Feeding phyto is goid
Sean Simkins says
I need to start doing that again
professorcanswanky says
Very useful article
ANDREW WELSH says
Just started with photo. Well see how it goes
Ross Bennett says
My phyto is on the way
David says
I’ll have to try phyto. Was just letting the fish eat pellets and frozen foods.
Doug Smith says
everyone is going green. So put Phytoplankton green goodness in your tank LOL.
darksorcerer0530 says
Definitely beneficial in the long term run.
Angela Revell says
Love it
Marc Raupp says
Love the stuff. i will use phyto in all my tanks going forward.
Juan Gonzalez says
Best choice Ive made
Anthony Ferrelli says
Getting right on it ty
jeffreyfelter says
I’m going to give it a try
Michael Kessler says
Havent tried phyto yet
Andrew Bilodeau says
Visited it!
Christopher says
Great
Savoury Kem says
Whoa
Tim Jones says
Seems like the pods and corals do better when feeding with it so I will continue to feed them
Ricardo Munoz says
I love feeding phyto
erik says
would love to try dosing this
Gino says
Algaebarn is legit!
James says
Interesting
garethb9 says
Corals and pods thrive when adding phyto
Brent Cox says
Very interesting
Robert Paniagua says
Just got my package can’t wait to feed my tank
brent says
free food is best food!
anxsar says
Yep, gonna get some.. I want to do an acro tank.. figure this is a must.
Tom Giddens says
I love pyhto
John key says
Phyto is a main staple for my tank. Sure seems to help!
Kristoffer Hamann says
Need food for the small guys.
danieoue says
Dont really see différence
Sean Beaver says
I really need to start dosing some phyto.
Itzel says
Fascinating
Itzel says
Feed them krabby patties
blk250r says
Gonna give this a better schedule
Ellen S Imbrie says
Will add phytoplankton
Kristopher Kasarda says
I need more phyto!
Derek says
We use AlgaeBarn photo for our maxima! He loves it!
chrissyhexd says
Love feeding my tank
Justin says
Good I fo
Jeremy Hunsberger says
Sweet
Bennett Sheppard says
I mainly add phyto to feed the copepods and ensure they reproduce enough to feed the mandarins.
William Schimmel says
Just placed my first order
btack206 says
Our fish love it and it has definitely kept our colony of copepods alive.
Ryan M. Vaughan says
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Branden Hess says
Love these. Are basically a must have for your tank.
Max says
Nice!
stoph70 says
How much really gets “absorbed” in an hour, before you turn the UV back on?
stoph70 says
Love it!
ian m mahoney says
Phyto is great for feeding not only Pods but Corals and Clams too.
glenzemke says
Did not know to turn off equipment. Thank you
Frank says
This is a good article
Logan Kreider says
Good read
Kyle Frame says
Definitely recommend phyto!
Nicholas says
Haven’t tried phyto. I might now.
Jose Pacheco says
I love feeding phyto
Dylan says
I’ll have to give this a try!
Ricardo Munoz says
Worth a try, might buy some soon…
Lisa says
Good article. Live food is awesome!
castrommaritza says
Been doing it since sept.4