{"product_id":"reef-nutrition-phyto-feast-live-6oz","title":"Reef Nutrition Phyto-Feast Live - 6oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eReef Nutrition Phyto-Feast Live\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhyto-Feast® Live has the same algae as Phyto-Feast but is handled with special care, being harvested and shipped fresh each week, maximizing short-term cell viability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA blend of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePavlova, Isochrysis, Thalassiosira weissflogii, Tetraselmis, Nannochloropsis, and Synechococcus,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e marine microalgae most commonly used by universities and hatcheries for their superior nutritional value for aquaculturing a wide range of marine filter feeders—including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e feeders including corals, \u003c\/span\u003eTridacnid clams, scallops\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003efeather dusters\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003etunicates\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003ezooplankton\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Particle size is 1 -15 micron.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirections:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have not used Phyto-Feast Live before, start with 1 drop per gallon each day (1 teaspoon per 100 gallons) . Your animals will rapidly become accustomed to the phytoplankton (microalgae) and be able to feed on quite a bit more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your animals do not \"clear\" the water in less than an hour - back off on the amount you are adding because your systems is not fully digesting all the microalgae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA common dosage for a mature system is 1-5 drops per gallon (1-5 teaspoons per 100 gallons) each day, depending on your tank setup and animal density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBroadcast Feeding:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply add the dose to a high flow area of the tank.  We recommend turning off your skimmer before adding the algae. Many customers have been successful by putting their skimmer on a vacation timer so it automatically turns back on later in the evening (2 hours is a good window).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget feeding:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDilute 1 part Phyto-Feast Live to 4 parts tank water. Mix thoroughly. Turn off all pumps to allow the tank to go calm.  Using a target feeding device, feed your animals.  Wait about 30 minutes and then turn everything back on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend turning off your skimmer before adding the algae. Many customers have been successful by putting their skimmer on a vacation timer so it automatically turns back on later in the evening (2 hours is a good window).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefrigerate (33-42°F \/ 1-5°C) before and after opening. The best place to store algae is the bottom shelf because that is the coldest place in your refrigerator. The worst place to store it is the refrigerator door which may not be cold enough. Do not store Phyto-Feast in your freezer because freezing will break many of the algae cells.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reef Nutrition","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46714400899224,"sku":"851967001001","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/0950\/9016\/files\/rf_phyto_2.png?v=1750274995","url":"https:\/\/thepetsource.ca\/products\/reef-nutrition-phyto-feast-live-6oz","provider":"The Pet Source","version":"1.0","type":"link"}