{"product_id":"bulldawg-reef-juice-rhodomonas-salina-live-red-phytoplankton","title":"Bulldawg Reef Juice Rhodomonas salina | Live Red Phytoplankton for Reefs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBulldawg Reef Juice \u003cem\u003eRhodomonas salina\u003c\/em\u003e is a fresh, refrigerator-stable \u003cstrong\u003elive red phytoplankton\u003c\/strong\u003e packed with HUFAs (EPA \u0026amp; DHA), amino acids, and the carotenoid pigments that give corals and copepods their best color. Of all the phyto species in the hobby, \u003cem\u003eRhodomonas salina\u003c\/em\u003e is widely considered the gold-standard food for copepods (especially calanoids like \u003cem\u003eAcartia\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eParvocalanus\u003c\/em\u003e) and for raising larval marine fish — making it a go-to for breeders, reefers running pod populations, and anyone keeping pod-eating fish like mandarins and dragonets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Georgia brand.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulldawg is a Georgia-based reef supplement brand, and so are we — by stocking Bulldawg you're supporting a small local business right here in GA. Same state, same hobby, same goal: healthy reef tanks.\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 \u003cem\u003eRhodomonas salina\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — red marine cryptophyte, the gold standard for copepod and larval-fish nutrition\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich in HUFAs (EPA \u0026amp; DHA)\u003c\/strong\u003e — fuels coral coloration, growth, and larval fish development\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarotenoid pigments\u003c\/strong\u003e — supports the reds, oranges, and pinks in fish and corals\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for copepods \u0026amp; pod-eating fish\u003c\/strong\u003e — mandarins, dragonets, scooter blennies, and breeding clownfish all benefit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Georgia\u003c\/strong\u003e — supports a local small business; same state as Squeaky's Aquatics\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 — phytoplankton settles in the bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start at 1 mL per 10 gallons daily. Increase based on pod populations and coral response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pour directly into the refugium for pod culture, or into a high-flow area of the display for direct coral feeding.\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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor pod culture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Run a refugium with chaeto and rock rubble; dose \u003cem\u003eRhodomonas\u003c\/em\u003e daily and watch your \u003cem\u003eTigriopus\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTisbe\u003c\/em\u003e populations explode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor breeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use to enrich rotifers and copepods that you feed to larval fish — a critical step for clownfish, dottyback, and mandarin breeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refrigerate immediately upon receiving. Keep tightly sealed. Do not freeze. Use within the freshness window 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 (Georgia, USA)\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 — \u003cem\u003eRhodomonas salina\u003c\/em\u003e\n\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 red phytoplankton (cryptophyte)\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;\"\u003eCopepod culture, larval fish food, coral feeding, pigment enrichment\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, refugiums, breeding setups\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\u003eMade In\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGeorgia, USA\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\"\u003eMixed phyto blends \u0026amp; reef foods\u003c\/a\u003e — combine red phyto with green species (Nannochloropsis, Tetraselmis) for a complete profile\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 — track parameters as feeding increases bioload\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\u003eWhy is \u003cem\u003eRhodomonas salina\u003c\/em\u003e special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's one of the few phyto species small calanoid copepods will readily eat and reproduce on, and its HUFA profile (high EPA + DHA) is excellent for larval fish growth. Many commercial fish hatcheries use it specifically for these reasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it color up my fish and corals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndirectly, yes. The carotenoid pigments are passed up the food chain — copepods eat phyto, then fish eat copepods. Direct dosing to the display also feeds filter-feeding corals and clams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from green phyto like Nannochloropsis?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDifferent cell size, different fatty acid profile, and different pigments. Calanoid copepods especially do better on \u003cem\u003eRhodomonas\u003c\/em\u003e. Many reefers run a mixed blend for the most complete nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRefrigerate as soon as you get home — do not let it sit out, and never freeze. Keep the cap tight and shake well before each use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it reef-safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — at recommended doses it is completely safe for corals, inverts, and fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bulldawg","offers":[{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":48660992295131,"sku":"BD8OZRS","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":48660992327899,"sku":"BD16OZRS","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_71f62b24-248e-445f-9538-7e79328badca.jpg?v=1777060007","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bulldawg-reef-juice-rhodomonas-salina-live-red-phytoplankton","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}