A.ocellaris August 28, 2018 Share August 28, 2018 Hey guys! So I started culturing Pods and I've been using PhytoFeast, which will become very expensive in the long run. I would like to know where I can buy a live culture and fertilizer to start my own culturing. I plan to use soda bottles, airstone, and a small lamp to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami August 28, 2018 Share August 28, 2018 Have you considered using a phytoplankton paste instead of starting another culture? A long while back, dbartco used to raise rotifers and did so (ultimately) using paste which simplified things quite a bit for him. One source is Reed Mariculture (one of our sponsors) and their "Instant Algae" products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn.reef.nerd August 28, 2018 Share August 28, 2018 Have you considered using a phytoplankton paste instead of starting another culture? A long while back, dbartco used to raise rotifers and did so (ultimately) using paste which simplified things quite a bit for him. One source is Reed Mariculture (one of our sponsors) and their "Instant Algae" products. This is great ... Thanks! Have you tried this product? I am looking at the Tetraselmis 3600. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami August 29, 2018 Share August 29, 2018 This is great ... Thanks! Have you tried this product? I am looking at the Tetraselmis 3600. No, I've not tried it myself. However, dbartco (Doug Arthur) is a friend of mine and former WAMAS President (who served in that position before me) - He has, when raising rotifers for his clownfish breeding operation some years ago. And, secondly, I trust this particular company (Reef Nutrition) and their products (they serve a large commercial market in addition to hobbyists). There may be competing products that are as good, but that's a matter that I'll leave to others to research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.ocellaris August 29, 2018 Author Share August 29, 2018 Ill have to read about this instant phyto. Did not know about it! Wondering which one is the best for pods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami August 29, 2018 Share August 29, 2018 I recall him talking about two different types: Nannochloropsis and Isochrysis varieties. You can learn a little about both from a PDF on the Reed Mariculture site. I just noticed that you can get either of these also at Brine Shrimp Direct, too, and in smaller batches. Since he was running small batches, I think that he may have frozen small cubes of the algae, thawing only what he needed to keep a small amount at the ready in the refrigerator. Again, this is all just from memory. Doug wrote a little something about his experience here in the forum a number of years back as I recall. Of course, he and I could have just been talking, too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn.reef.nerd September 20, 2018 Share September 20, 2018 What do you guys think of this company? Their phyto can be frozen and last for a while. From Canada. https://copepods.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinap September 22, 2018 Share September 22, 2018 (edited) Many phytos can be frozen. Just get nanno and freeze it in icecube tray, using the smallest cube size you can find. https://reedmariculture.com/product_instant_algae.php Edited September 22, 2018 by marinap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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