{"product_id":"bulldawg-reef-juice-diatom-blend-live-phytoplankton","title":"Bulldawg Reef Juice Diatom Blend | Live Phytoplankton for Reef Tanks","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBulldawg Reef Juice Diatom Blend is a fresh, refrigerator-stable \u003cstrong\u003elive diatom phytoplankton blend\u003c\/strong\u003e formulated specifically for saltwater reef aquariums. Diatoms are golden-brown microalgae packed with HUFAs (highly unsaturated fatty acids), amino acids, and pigments that fuel coral health, color, and growth — and they're the natural food source for filter feeders and copepods. Pour it into your tank and watch corals open up, copepods explode, and water clarity improve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003e8 oz and 16 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e bottles — please select your preferred size from the variant options above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup Only — In-Store Only:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product is available for in-store pickup at Squeaky's Aquatics, \u003cstrong\u003e1885 Braselton Hwy, Suite D, Lawrenceville GA\u003c\/strong\u003e. Live phytoplankton is best handled locally for freshness. Please contact us before traveling to confirm availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLooking for more reef nutrition? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNutrition\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/additives-supplements\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAdditives \u0026amp; Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSaltwater Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive diatom phytoplankton blend\u003c\/strong\u003e — golden-brown microalgae rich in HUFAs, amino acids, and pigments\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef-safe nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e — feeds corals, anemones, clams, and other filter feeders directly\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoosts copepods \u0026amp; pods\u003c\/strong\u003e — natural food for refugium and reef tank pod populations\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhances coral coloration \u0026amp; growth\u003c\/strong\u003e — fatty acids and pigments fuel polyp extension and color development\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh, refrigerator-stable\u003c\/strong\u003e — keep cold for best shelf life and viability\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaltwater reef use only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eDosing \u0026amp; Usage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShake well\u003c\/strong\u003e before each use — diatoms settle in the bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start at 1 mL per 10 gallons daily, adjust based on coral response and water clarity. Heavy SPS\/LPS systems can dose 2x daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pour directly into a high-flow area of the tank or into the refugium. Lights-on or lights-off both work; many reefers prefer lights-off to extend uptake time before skimming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkimmer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consider turning the protein skimmer off for 30–60 minutes after dosing to maximize uptake by corals and pods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refrigerate immediately upon receiving. Keep tightly sealed. Do not freeze. Consume within the freshness window printed on the bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBulldawg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eReef Juice — Diatom Blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLive phytoplankton (diatom blend)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCorals, anemones, clams, filter feeders, copepods, larval foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes Available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8 oz, 16 oz (select above)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSaltwater reef tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRefrigerate (do not freeze)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNew (live)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003eMore reef foods \u0026amp; coral nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e — round out the diet with mixed phyto, mysis, and amino acids\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/additives-supplements\"\u003eReef additives \u0026amp; supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, trace elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-mixes\"\u003eReef salt mixes\u003c\/a\u003e — for stable parameters during water changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-testing\"\u003eWater testing kits\u003c\/a\u003e — monitor parameters as bioload increases with feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Diatom Blend?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a live blend of golden-brown diatom phytoplankton — typically \u003cem\u003eChaetoceros\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePhaeodactylum\u003c\/em\u003e, and similar diatom species. Diatoms are particularly rich in HUFAs (especially EPA), amino acids, and the pigments that drive coral coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from green phyto like Nannochloropsis?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreen phyto (like Nannochloropsis) is a great staple. Diatoms add a different fatty-acid profile, different cell sizes, and different pigments — many reefers run both for a more complete nutritional spectrum, just like rotating frozen foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRefrigerate it as soon as you get home — do not let it sit out, and do not freeze. Keep the cap tight, and shake well before each dose. Use within the freshness window on the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it reef-safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it's designed specifically for reef aquariums. It will not harm corals, inverts, or fish at recommended doses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it cause an algae bloom in my display?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt normal doses, no — corals, pods, and filter feeders consume diatoms quickly. Overdosing or dosing into a tank with high nutrients can contribute to nuisance algae, so start small and increase based on results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eStruggling with cyano, diatoms, or dinos? Then this is the blend for your system! This blend of diatom species of live phytoplankton will outcompete the cyano, diatoms, or dinos, for the same nutrients, which will effectively starve them out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease reach out to us for a free 1 on 1 consultation. We will be happy to help determine dosing and length of dosing. We will stay along for the entire journey so that we can help adjust dose as needed based on your results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBulldawg Reef Juice – Diatom Blend\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsists of 3 species of live phytoplankton:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThalassiosira, Chaetoceros, Phaeodactylum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitial starter dose of 3mL per 10 gallons for first 1-2 weeks. Can then increase dose if you are monitoring phosphate and nitrates with each increase. The goal is to dose 1-3mL per gallon.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShake Daily and keep refrigerated between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot for Human consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBulldawg Reef Juice – Species\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChaetoceros calcitrans (Chaeto)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize – 10-20 Microns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor – Gold\/ Brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutritional Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChaeto is rich in carbohydrates (20%). Contains high amounts of EPA, carotenoids, protein (35-40%), fat (30-35%), fucoxanthin and gallic acid content with significant antioxidant activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Benefits\/Enhancers and General Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChaeto is a diatom species that is a great food source for Rotifers, clams, oysters, and larval shrimp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThalassiosira (Thal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize – 5-32 microns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor – Gold\/Brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutritional Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThal accumulates certain lipids that are high in fat and oils, particularly omega-3 fatty acids that all marine organisms need, and amino acids, aspartic, serine, glutamic, glycine, threonine, alanine, proline, valine, lysine, and leucine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Benefits\/Enhancers and General Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThalassiosira (Thal) is a diatom phytoplankton species that feeds on the silicates in your system and outcompetes the benthic diatoms. Thal stimulates rapid rates of growth and repair as well. Thal can be dosed to outcompete nuisance diatoms. Thal is one of the larger species of phytoplankton making it a great choice for most filter feeders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhaeodactylum tricornutum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize - 2.5 - 25 Microns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor - Gold\/ Brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNutritional Information:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh protein content (35%), full of beneficial polyunsaturated fates (EPA), and high lipid content (20-30%).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef Benefits\/Enhancers and General Information:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetabolizes phosphates, nitrates and heavy metals. One of the few diatom phytoplankton species that can survive without silicates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bulldawg","offers":[{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":48660959854811,"sku":"BD8OZDB","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":48660959887579,"sku":"BD16OZDB","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_c5bea9cb-e275-477c-b231-556512de849b.jpg?v=1777059757","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bulldawg-reef-juice-diatom-blend-live-phytoplankton","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}