- Sku: PhytoFeastLive6ozbottle
- Vendor: Reed Mariculture
Reef Nutrition Phyto-Feast Live
Reef Nutrition Phyto-Feast Live is a live marine phytoplankton blend of six microalgae species across five classes (Isochrysis, Tetraselmis, Pavlova, Nannochloropsis, Thalassiosira, and Synechococcus). That diversity packs a wide range of cell sizes, pigments, lipids, omega-3s, amino acids, and carbohydrates into one bottle. It is a foundational food for filter feeders and for the live cultures that feed your reef. Browse more reef foods or shop our corals.
Why Reef Keepers Use It
- Six species across five classes for broad nutrition and a full range of cell sizes
- Over 95% of the cells are alive when bottled, harvested and shipped fresh, then kept cold
- Feeds filter feeders directly and also sustains and enriches copepod, rotifer, and brine shrimp cultures
- Reef-safe when dosed to your tank, no artificial colors or preservatives
What It Feeds
- Filter feeders: soft corals, gorgonians, sea fans, sponges, tunicates, feather dusters, clams (including tridacnids), mussels, barnacles, basket and feather stars
- Live foods: sustains and gut-loads copepods, rotifers, and brine shrimp
How to Feed
- Shake well before each use
- Refrigerate before and after opening. Do not freeze, freezing ruptures the algae cells
- Start small, about a few mL per 50 gallons daily, and adjust to your tank
- Add to a high-flow area or target-feed filter feeders directly
- Turning the skimmer off for 10 to 15 minutes after dosing helps animals capture it
Choose Your Size
| Size | Best For |
|---|---|
| 6 oz | Nano to mid-size reefs, or feeding pod and rotifer cultures |
| 16 oz | Larger reefs and frequent dosers, better value per ounce |
Specifications
| Brand | Reef Nutrition (by Reed Mariculture) |
|---|---|
| Type | Live marine phytoplankton (refrigerated) |
| Species | Isochrysis, Tetraselmis, Pavlova, Nannochloropsis, Thalassiosira, Synechococcus |
| Best for | Filter feeders, clams, corals, and live pod and rotifer cultures |
| Sizes | 6 oz and 16 oz |
| Storage | Refrigerate at 33 to 42 F. Do not freeze |
Recommended Pairings
- Live copepods and other reef foods for a complete plankton feeding routine
- Corals and clams that filter-feed
FAQ
Is it really alive? Yes. Over 95% of the cells are alive when bottled. Keep it cold and use it within a few months for best results.
What does it feed? Filter feeders like clams, soft corals, sponges, and feather dusters, plus live cultures like copepods and rotifers.
Can I freeze it? No. Freezing breaks the algae cells. Refrigerate only.
6 oz or 16 oz? Choose 6 oz for nano and mid-size tanks or culture feeding, and 16 oz for larger reefs and regular dosing.
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Reef Nutrition Phyto-Feast Live
