{"product_id":"reef-nutrition-phyto-feast-live","title":"Reef Nutrition Phyto-Feast Live","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f5f5;border-left:4px solid #666;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a live, refrigerated food, kept chilled in store and held for you until pickup. Bring a cooler for the trip home.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Nutrition Phyto-Feast Live\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003ereef foods\u003c\/a\u003e or shop our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/corals\"\u003ecorals\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Reef Keepers Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix species across five classes for broad nutrition and a full range of cell sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 95% of the cells are alive when bottled, harvested and shipped fresh, then kept cold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeds filter feeders directly and also sustains and enriches copepod, rotifer, and brine shrimp cultures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef-safe when dosed to your tank, no artificial colors or preservatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhat It Feeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter feeders: soft corals, gorgonians, sea fans, sponges, tunicates, feather dusters, clams (including tridacnids), mussels, barnacles, basket and feather stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive foods: sustains and gut-loads copepods, rotifers, and brine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Feed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake well before each use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigerate before and after opening. Do not freeze, freezing ruptures the algae cells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart small, about a few mL per 50 gallons daily, and adjust to your tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to a high-flow area or target-feed filter feeders directly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurning the skimmer off for 10 to 15 minutes after dosing helps animals capture it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:8px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600;\"\u003e6 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eNano to mid-size reefs, or feeding pod and rotifer cultures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;font-weight:600;\"\u003e16 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eLarger reefs and frequent dosers, better value per ounce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:8px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;width:34%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eReef Nutrition (by Reed Mariculture)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;width:34%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eLive marine phytoplankton (refrigerated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;width:34%;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eIsochrysis, Tetraselmis, Pavlova, Nannochloropsis, Thalassiosira, Synechococcus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;width:34%;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eFilter feeders, clams, corals, and live pod and rotifer cultures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;width:34%;\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e6 oz and 16 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;width:34%;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eRefrigerate at 33 to 42 F. Do not freeze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive copepods and other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003ereef foods\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete plankton feeding routine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/corals\"\u003eCorals and clams\u003c\/a\u003e that filter-feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really alive?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Over 95% of the cells are alive when bottled. Keep it cold and use it within a few months for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it feed?\u003c\/strong\u003e Filter feeders like clams, soft corals, sponges, and feather dusters, plus live cultures like copepods and rotifers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I freeze it?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Freezing breaks the algae cells. Refrigerate only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 oz or 16 oz?\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose 6 oz for nano and mid-size tanks or culture feeding, and 16 oz for larger reefs and regular dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reed Mariculture","offers":[{"title":"6 oz","offer_id":49029820252379,"sku":"PhytoFeastLive6ozbottle","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":49029820285147,"sku":"PhytoFeastLive16ozbottle","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/phytofeastlive_main.png?v=1785169079","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/reef-nutrition-phyto-feast-live","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}