PE frozen mysis encourage exceptional appetite and growth - even in finicky aquarium fish! PE Mysis diluviana boast naturally higher fatty acid profiles and Omega-3's than enriched brine shrimp. PE Mysis are harvested live from pristine glacial lakes in Canada, flash frozen in premium condition with no binding agents or fillers. PE Mysis are an excellent food source for all freshwater and marine tropical fish that induces an energetic feeding response in aquarium fish.

Guaranteed Analysis (from dry weight)

Crude Protein	69.5% min
Crude Fat	8.35% min
Crude Fiber	2.75% max
Asg	5.5% max

PE Mysis can be fed to fish in frozen cubes or poured into your aquarium after thawing. If clouding is a concern, rinse PE Mysis under cold running water or thaw in water and then pour off water prior to feeding.
Please remember not to over feed. Only feed as much shrimp as your fish will eat in 2 or 3 minutes.

PE - Pellets Freshwater Fish Food

30220

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PE® Freshwater Pellets: A nutritionally complete fish food for freshwater aquarium fish
Formulated with fresh PE® MYSIS Shrimp results in a highly palatable and digestible diet
PE ® Mysis Shrimp is sustainably harvested by Piscine Energetics and is naturally gut loaded with phytoplankton, rich in Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, and high in protein content
Contains astaxanthin: a powerful antioxidant, natural color enhancer, and immunity booster
Designed and manufactured in Canada at Piscine Energetics feed laboratory.

Offer the natural nutrition your fish love with greater convenience for you. PE Freshwater Pellets are formulated with sustainably harvested fresh PE Mysis shrimp as the first ingredient. Easy-to-offer, slow-sinking 1mm pellets are highly palatable and digestible and nutritionally complete. Ideally sized for smaller freshwater aquarium fish.

Crude Protein:          Min: 42%
Crude Fat:                 Min: 8%
Crude Fiber:              Max: 2%
Ash:                            Max: 6%
Moisture:                    Max: 10%
Phosphorus:             Max 0.75%
Omega 3:                   Min: 2%
Omega 6:                   Min: 1%
Vitamin A:                  50000 IU/kg
Vitamin D:                 2000 IU/kg
Vitamin E:                  200 IU/kg

As a general rule, feed PE® Pellets two to three times daily as much as your fish will eat within three minutes.
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PE - Pellets Saltwater Fish Food

30120

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PE® Saltwater Pellets: A nutritionally complete fish food for saltwater aquarium fish
Formulated with fresh PE® MYSIS Shrimp results in a highly palatable and digestible diet
PE ® Mysis Shrimp is sustainably harvested by Piscine Energetics and is naturally gut loaded with phytoplankton, rich in Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, and high in protein content
Contains astaxanthin: a powerful antioxidant, natural color enhancer, and immunity booster
Designed and manufactured in Canada at Piscine Energetics feed laboratory.

Offer the natural nutrition your marine fish love with greater convenience for you. PE Saltwater Pellets are formulated with sustainably harvested fresh PE Mysis shrimp as the first ingredient. Easy-to-offer, slow-sinking 1mm pellets are highly palatable and digestible and nutritionally complete. Ideally sized for smaller saltwater marine aquarium fish.

Mysis diluviana, Deboned White Fish Meal, Wheat Flour, Antarctic Krill Meal, Brewer’s Dried Yeast, Whey, Sodium Alginate, Molasses, Fish Oil, Astaxanthin, Spirulina, Choline Chloride, Lecithin, l-Ascorbic acid 2-monophosphate (Vitamin C), Calcium Chloride, HexMetPhos, Vitamins (Vitamin A, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Riboflavin, p-Panthothenic Acid, Niacin, Choline, Thiamine, Pyridoxine, Folic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, BHT, Inositol), Minerals (Manganese, Zinc, Iron, Copper, Cobalt, Iodine, Selenium)

Crude Protein:          Min: 42%
Crude Fat:                 Min: 8%
Crude Fiber:              Max: 2%
Ash:                            Max: 6%
Moisture:                    Max: 10%3
Phosphorus:             Max 0.75%
Omega 3:                   Min: 2%
Omega 6:                   Min: 1%
Vitamin A:                  50000 IU/kg
Vitamin D:                 2000 IU/kg
Vitamin E:                  200 IU/kg

As a general rule, feed PE® Pellets two to three times daily as much as your fish will eat within three minutes.
Not for human consumption

PE - Calanus

10204

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Frozen zooplankton sustainably harvested from pristine Arctic waters
Great nutrition for all aquarium fish as well as corals and filter feeders
Contains high levels of astaxanthin to support vivid natural coloration

Premium natural nutrition for growth and color enhancement. Nutrient-rich frozen PE Calanus zooplankton is a great source of essential fatty acids as well as astaxanthin and other carotenoid pigments to help support overall health and vivid natural coloration of aquarium inhabitants. Great for freshwater and saltwater fish as well as corals and other filter feeding organisms. 4 oz blister pack.

Guaranteed Analysis (Dry Weight)

Crude Protein	12.0% min
Crude Fat	6.0% min
Crude Fiber	1.0% min
Moisture	73.0% max
Phosphorous	0.2% min
Astaxanthin	120 ppm

PE Calanus can be thawed first in aquarium water or placed directly into the aquarium. Always remember to put frozen unused portions of PE Calanus back in the freezer immediately.

PE - Flakes Freshwater Fish Food

40202

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PE Freshwater Flakes: A nutritionally complete and color-enhancing diet for freshwater fish.
Formulated with fresh PE Mysis Shrimp as the leading ingredient; results in a highly palatable and digestible diet.
PE Mysis Shrimp is sustainability harvested by phytoplankton and zooplanktons, rich in Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, and high in protein content.
Contains natural immune enhancers, promoting and maintaining fish health.

PE® Flakes – Freshwater Fish Food are the first aquarium fish food flakes for freshwater fish to be formulated with fresh PE®MYSIS shrimp as the leading ingredient! PE® Flake foods are an extremely palatable, and nutritionally complete fish food flake diet designed to enhance coloration and induce an energetic feeding response in all varieties of freshwater aquarium fish.

PE® Mysis shrimp are rich in protein, fatty acids and harvested at nighttime from a freshwater lake in Canada when the Mysis are actively feeding on phytoplankton near the surface. This natural diet rich in phytoplankton which PE® Mysis prey upon is what makes PE® Mysis such an ideal food for herbivorous, omnivorous and carnivorous freshwater fish.

Fresh PE® Mysis shrimp incorporated as the leading ingredient into the formulation of PE® Flakes for freshwater enables preservation of nutrition during production, protecting the integrity of the ingredients resulting in a digestible diet which does not foul your aquarium water.

PE® Mysis Flakes – Freshwater fish food is an ideal food for a variety of freshwater fish such as tetras, angels, barbs, cichlids, danios, discus, gouramis, guppies and swordtails to name a few.

Mysis Diluviana, Fish Protein Concentrate, Soy Protein Concentrate, Wheat Starch, Wheat Flour, Grain

Distillers Dried Yeast, Algae Meal-Dried (Spirulina), Manganese Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate,

Calcium Iodate, Iron Proteinate, Cobalt Proteinate, Carbonate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin

D3 Supplement, dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E Supplement), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin-

5-Phosphate, Niacin, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K

Activity), Folic Acid, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate

(source of Vitamin C), Soy Lecithin, Choline Chloride, Guar Gum, Yellow 5 Lake, Yeast Extract, Carotene, Blue

1, Red 3, TBHQ (Preservative).

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:

Protein 40%
Fat 7%
Fiber 3.5%
Moisture 10%
Phosphorus 1%
Ash 8%

As a general rule, feed PE Freshwater Flakes two to three times daily as much as your fish will eat within 3 minutes.
Not for human consumption

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88025-001

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A Nutritious Carnivorous Formula

For All Saltwater Carnivores

Marine Cuisine™ is a specially formulated diet for omnivorous and carnivorous marine fish. It is a blend of brine shrimp, natural seafood ingredients, color enhancers and vitamins. This combination of ingredients was developed to provide the same nutritional balance that is found on the coral reef. It has a natural texture and a familiar scent that rapidly stimulates fish and other creatures kept in saltwater or reef aquariums, to feed aggressively. This formula provides essential nutrients that help maintain high energy levels and vigor in your fish.

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Phyto Feast Live

RN_PF_LIVE_SM

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Phyto-Feast® is a blend of the most important marine microalgae, those chosen by universities and hatcheries for their superior nutritional value: Pavlova, Isochrysis, Thalassiosira weissflogii, Tetraselmis, Nannochloropsis, and Synechococcus.

With six species in 5 classes, both Phyto-Feast and Phyto-Feast Live provide a diversity of Phyto-pigments, lipids, omega-3 fatty acids, amino acids, carbohydrates and cell sizes. Reed Mariculture's proprietary harvesting and stabilizing processes keep cells intact and insures that the maximum amount of nutrients get to your animals.

Phyto-Feast contains whole and intact biological organisms in a media with benign food grade additives. No phosphates are added.

Features & Benefits:

Name: PE - Mysis
Brand: Piscine
SKU: 10004
Price: 4.55 USD
Availability: InStock

Optimized for 100% Nutrition

After decades of research, hatcheries and universities around the world have come to agreement on the best algae for filter feeders. At the top of the list are Isochrysis, Tetraselmis, Pavlova and Nannochloropsis. While each provides certain benefits, none on their own can provide for a complete diet. Brown algae, in particular, are especially critical to your filter feeders because in addition to sterols and pigments they are the only algae that produce the fatty acid DHA (required for complete omega-3 nutrition). Phyto-Feast is the only live algae concentrate that contains 100% of the nutrition needed by your animals - proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and essential fatty acids.

Maximized for Long Term Storage

The best process for preserving the nutritional benefits of live algae for long term storage is to place the live microalgal cells in a state of suspended animation (also called quiescence or hibernation). This process reduces the metabolic activity of the live cells to minimal levels, allowing long term storage without the depletion of oxygen or the loss of nutritional value.

All the microalgae that goes into Phyto-Feast are grown at Reed Mariculture and are harvested live and packed and shipped "farm fresh" every week. Once harvested, the algae are induced to become "quiescent". At the time of packaging, 95% or more of the algae are alive. In this quiescent state, metabolic activity and respiration are reduced to minimal levels, preserving the nutritional value of the algae and the integrity of the cell membranes. Since not all of the algae species are equally hardy, after a few weeks some of the more delicate cells will begin to expire. However, due to our quiescence process, the cells lose none of their functional qualities or nutritional value. Many of the cells will remain viable for several months. When properly stored, a bottle of Phyto-Feast will provide the same value after two-plus months that it did on the first day.

Phyto-Feast or Phyto-Feast Live?

Phyto-Feast Live has the same algae as Phyto-Feast but is handled with special care. Phyto-Feast Live is harvested and shipped fresh each week and has better short-term cell viability. Phyto-Feast has better long-term nutritional stability. Both are equally good for your aquarium.

Use & Storage:

Directions

Invert and/or shake the bottle a few times before opening it. The larger algae cells such as Tetraselmis tend to settle to the bottom.

If you have not used Phyto-Feast before, start with 1 drop per gallon each day (1 teaspoon per 100 gallons) . Your animals will rapidly become accustomed to the phytoplankton (microalgae) and be able to feed on quite a bit more.

If your animals do not "clear" the water in less than an hour - back off on the amount you are adding because your systems is not fully digesting all the microalgae.

A common dosage for a mature system is 1-5 drops per gallon (1-5 teaspoons per 100 gallons) each day, depending on your tank setup and animal density. Use our feed calculator to determine the number of drops to use daily for your setup.

Usage Tips

We recommend turning off your skimmer before adding the algae. Many customers have been successful by putting their skimmer on a vacation timer so it automatically turns back on later in the evening (2 hours is a good window).

Storage

Phyto-Feast must be stored in your refrigerator. The best place to store algae is the bottom shelf because that is the coldest place in your refrigerator. The worst place to store it is the refrigerator door which may not be cold enough. Do not store Phyto-Feast in your freezer bcause freezing will break many of the algae cells.

Phytofeast FAQ:

What are phytoplankton and why are they important in a Reef System?

Phytoplankton are single cell microalgae that exist primarily in the water column. Microalgae is the beginning of the marine food chain and the primary source of essential nutrients for most reef filter feeders. Filter feeders that rely directly on phytoplankton include bivalves like clams, scallops, mussels, and oysters, as well as many corals, feather dusters, sponges, ascidians and zooplankton like rotifers and copepods.

It was once thought that most reef animals do not require microalgae, however, we have learned in recent years that nearly all reef animals that can filter feed do rely on plankton for an essential portion of their diet. This is even true for animals that can use zoozanthellae and photosynthesis for nourishment. With hindsight this is obvious as zoozanthellae only contribute carbohydrates to the host animal, requiring the animal to look elsewhere for lipids, protein, vitamins and other nutrients.

In nature filter feeders rely on a mix of diatoms, golden-brown, green, yellow-green, blue-green and red microalgae for a nutritionally complete diet. These life forms may look similar, but they are so ancient that they have incredible biological and nutritional diversity. Biologically speaking, there is vastly more difference between a green algae and a golden-brown flagellate than between dandelion and a fir tree.

Will microalgae add phosphate and nitrate to my system?

Yes - in very small amounts. There are no added phosphate and nitrates in Phyto-Feast, however these are critical components of all plants so it's impossible for any microalgae product not to contain some amount. If you have a refugium with some seaweed (Macro-Feast), the seaweed should help pull some of the P&N out of your system. If you experience elevated phosphates there are many products on the market to help lower them, such as Granular Ferric Oxide (GFO).

Phyto-Feast will add much less phosphate and nitrate than algae you grow at home. The algae in Phyto-Feast is separated from the growing media during harvesting, so the only P&N is the small amount actually in the cells, not the media.

There is also a very good article about this by Eric Borneman at reefkeeping.com.

Why is a complete Omega-3 fatty acid profile important?

Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA, DHA, and ARA) are considered essential fatty acids, which means that they are essential to animal health but cannot be manufactured by animals. For this reason, Omega-3 fatty acids must be obtained from food. Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in fish and certain plant oils, especially marine microalgae. Also known as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids play a crucial role in brain function as well as normal growth and development.

Different algae can be very different in their Omega-3 fatty acid content. Some, such as Chlorella, contain no EPA or DHA. So it is very important to feed your tank a mixture of carefully chosen algae species for complete and balanced nutrition. The algae in PhytoFeast were specially selected to provide high levels of EPA, DHA and ARA.

Will Phyto-Feast decompose and foul my system?

No. Phyto-Feast cells are intact and not broken so bacteria cannot quickly break them down and cause them to decompose.

Do I need to worry about bacteria or algae blooms if I use Phyto-Feast?

Typically No. Bacterial blooms are typically caused by significant amount of uneaten biomass remained in your system for several days due to overfeeding. Please adhere to the feeding instructions on the bottle to minimize the likelihood of this happening. When first using Phyto-Feast, we recommend you begin at the lowest recommended level and increase as your tank becomes accustomed to the new feed.

Your protein skimmer will likely remove any excess Phyto-Feast from your system.

Which of my animals will feed on Phyto-Feast products?

Some soft corals, sponges, tunicates, gorgonians, sea fans, Basket and Feather Stars, Clams, Mussels, Barnacles, Feather Dusters and Tridachnid clams.

Technical Info:

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min)	1.3%
Crude Fat (min)	0.5%
Crude Fiber (max)	0.1%
Moisture (max)	94.0%

Additional Guarantees

Microalgal Biomass	9.3%
Omega-3 (as a % of fatty acids)	15%

Ingredients

Seawater, Marine Microalgae (Isochrysis, Tetraselmis, Pavlova, Nannochloropsis, Thalassiosira, Synechococcus), Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Larixinic Acid, Sodium Alginate

TDO-Chroma BOOST

TDO-C1-3OZ

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Features & Benefits:

Resealable spout to retain maximum freshness and quality
Moisture and oxygen excluded by foil bag and scavenger packets
No unwanted fillers or additives
Contains only the necessary ingredients for healthy fish, high growth rate and bright colors
State of the art pellet formulation keeps your tank clean and clear
High quality fishmeal protein for easy digestion and feed conversion
Beneficial for all life stages
Professional hatchery feed at an affordable price
Careful handling and prompt distribution with constant refrigeration maximizes freshness for up to 1 year or more
Works great in an auto-feeder

Use & Storage:

Directions

Very small fish (larvae and small juveniles) benefit from continuous availability of food. Feed small amounts frequently, but do not allow uneaten food to accumulate in the tank.

Feed larger fish only as much as they can consume in two minutes.

Storage

Refrigerate after opening
Prior to opening, store refrigerated (33-42°F / 1-5°C) for maximum shelf life
Avoid extreme temperatures and direct sunlight

Sample Clownfish Feeding Chart

The chart below shows the suggested sizes of TDO feed to be used during the different stages of clownfish growth over 75 days.

TDO Feeding Chart

Technical Info:

Type	Shape	Size	Crude Protein %MIN	Crude Fat %MIN	Crude Fiber %MAX	Crude Ash %MAX	Crude Calcium %MIN	Phos- phorus %MIN	Moisture %MAX	Packaging
A	Granule	75–250 µm	50.0	13.0	3.5	15.0	2.0	2.0	6.5	1oz, 3oz, 1kg
B1	Granule	250–360 µm	49.0	13.0	3.0	15.0	2.3	1.5	6.5	3oz, 1lb, 2kg
B2	Granule	360–650 µm	49.0	13.0	3.0	15.0	2.3	1.5	6.5	3oz, 1lb, 2kg
C1 / X-SMALL	Granule	580–840 µm	49.0	14.0	3.5	15.0	2.3	1.5	7.0	3oz, 1lb, 2kg
C2 / SMALL	Granule	840–1410 µm	49.0	14.0	3.5	15.0	2.3	1.5	7.0	3oz, 1lb, 2kg
EP1 / MEDIUM	Ext. Pellet	1.7mm	46.0	16.0	2.0	14.0	2.2	1.7	6.5	3oz, 1lb, 2kg
EP2 / LARGE	Ext. Pellet	2.3mm	46.0	16.5	2.0	14.0	2.2	1.7	6.5	3oz, 1lb, 2kg

Type	Ingredients
A	Krill Meal, Fish Meal, Squid Meal, Fish Oil, Haematocococus, Potato Starch, Wheat Flour, Calcium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Soy Lecithin, Betaine, Licorice Plant, Apple Extract, Wheat Germ
B	Krill Meal, Fish Meal, Squid Meal, Fish Oil, Haematocococus, Potato Starch, Wheat Flour, Brewers Yeast, Calcium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Soy Lecithin, Betaine, Licorice Plant, Apple Extract, Wheat Germ
C	Krill Meal, Fish Meal, Squid Meal, Fish Oil, Haematocococus, Potato Starch, Wheat Flour, Brewers Yeast, Calcium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Soy Lecithin, Betaine, Licorice Plant, Apple Extract, Wheat Germ
EP	Krill Meal, Fish Meal, Squid Meal, Fish Oil, Haematocococus, Wheat Flour, Potato Starch, Corn Starch, Calcium Phosphate, Betaine, Soy Lecithin, Licorice Plant, Wheat Germ

Granule

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R.O.E. - Real Oceanic Eggs

RN_ROE_SM

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R.O.E. Real Oceanic Eggs are super-concentrated marine fish eggs harvested from Northern Seas. They contain high levels of omega-3 & omega-6 fatty acids.

Sized Right for Fish, Corals and Other Invertebrates

With an egg size range of 0.7 mm to 1.5 mm, R.O.E. is suitable for a broad range of Fish, LPS & NPS Corals, and other invertebrates such as Anemones, Zoanthids and Palythoa.

Features & Benefits:

Excellent feed for Fish, NPS and LPS corals and many other invertebrates
Nutritious eggs, free from coloring agents
High in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids
Sized Right for Fish and Corals
Highly Concentrated

Use & Storage:

Directions

Invert bottle to mix

For Fish: Add as much as they can consume in 2 minutes

For Corals: Add 1 - 2 teaspoons per 100 gallon tank each day

Add to a high flow area of the tank, or for target feeding, premix 4 parts tank water with 1 part Beta Brine.

Because different captive reef systems process nutrients at different rates, we suggest that new users start with half the recommended dose and slowly increase to the full dosage over a 1 month span.

Note: Color variations in this product are normal

Storage

Keep refrigerated (33-42°F / 1-5°C) at all times

Technical Info:

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min)	3.4%
Crude Fat (min)	0.4%
Crude Fiber (max)	0.1%
Moisture (max)	88.2%

Additional Guarantees

Marine Fish Eggs	30%
ARA (% of fat)	1.8%
EPA (% of fat)	14.7%
DHA (% of fat)	29.6%

Ingredients

Seawater, Marine Fish Eggs (Atlantic Cod and Saithe), Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Scorbic Acid, Proprionic Acid, Sodium Alginate

Phyto Feast Concentrate

RN_PF_CONC_SM

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Phyto-Feast® is a blend of the most important marine microalgae, those chosen by universities and hatcheries for their superior nutritional value: Pavlova, Isochrysis, Thalassiosira weissflogii, Tetraselmis, Nannochloropsis, and Synechococcus.

With six species in 5 classes, both Phyto-Feast and Phyto-Feast Live provide a diversity of Phyto-pigments, lipids, omega-3 fatty acids, amino acids, carbohydrates and cell sizes. Reed Mariculture's proprietary harvesting and stabilizing processes keep cells intact and insures that the maximum amount of nutrients get to your animals.

Phyto-Feast contains whole and intact biological organisms in a media with benign food grade additives. No phosphates are added.

Features & Benefits:

Optimized for 100% Nutrition

After decades of research, hatcheries and universities around the world have come to agreement on the best algae for filter feeders. At the top of the list are Isochrysis, Tetraselmis, Pavlova and Nannochloropsis. While each provides certain benefits, none on their own can provide for a complete diet. Brown algae, in particular, are especially critical to your filter feeders because in addition to sterols and pigments they are the only algae that produce the fatty acid DHA (required for complete omega-3 nutrition). Phyto-Feast is the only live algae concentrate that contains 100% of the nutrition needed by your animals - proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and essential fatty acids.

Maximized for Long Term Storage

The best process for preserving the nutritional benefits of live algae for long term storage is to place the live microalgal cells in a state of suspended animation (also called quiescence or hibernation). This process reduces the metabolic activity of the live cells to minimal levels, allowing long term storage without the depletion of oxygen or the loss of nutritional value.

All the microalgae that goes into Phyto-Feast are grown at Reed Mariculture and are harvested live and packed and shipped "farm fresh" every week. Once harvested, the algae are induced to become "quiescent". At the time of packaging, 95% or more of the algae are alive. In this quiescent state, metabolic activity and respiration are reduced to minimal levels, preserving the nutritional value of the algae and the integrity of the cell membranes. Since not all of the algae species are equally hardy, after a few weeks some of the more delicate cells will begin to expire. However, due to our quiescence process, the cells lose none of their functional qualities or nutritional value. Many of the cells will remain viable for several months. When properly stored, a bottle of Phyto-Feast will provide the same value after two-plus months that it did on the first day.

Phyto-Feast or Phyto-Feast Live?

Phyto-Feast Live has the same algae as Phyto-Feast but is handled with special care. Phyto-Feast Live is harvested and shipped fresh each week and has better short-term cell viability. Phyto-Feast has better long-term nutritional stability. Both are equally good for your aquarium.

Use & Storage:

Directions

Invert and/or shake the bottle a few times before opening it. The larger algae cells such as Tetraselmis tend to settle to the bottom.

If you have not used Phyto-Feast before, start with 1 drop per gallon each day (1 teaspoon per 100 gallons) . Your animals will rapidly become accustomed to the phytoplankton (microalgae) and be able to feed on quite a bit more.

If your animals do not "clear" the water in less than an hour - back off on the amount you are adding because your systems is not fully digesting all the microalgae.

A common dosage for a mature system is 1-5 drops per gallon (1-5 teaspoons per 100 gallons) each day, depending on your tank setup and animal density. Use our feed calculator to determine the number of drops to use daily for your setup.

Usage Tips

We recommend turning off your skimmer before adding the algae. Many customers have been successful by putting their skimmer on a vacation timer so it automatically turns back on later in the evening (2 hours is a good window).

Storage

Phyto-Feast must be stored in your refrigerator. The best place to store algae is the bottom shelf because that is the coldest place in your refrigerator. The worst place to store it is the refrigerator door which may not be cold enough. Do not store Phyto-Feast in your freezer bcause freezing will break many of the algae cells.

Phytofeast FAQ:

What are phytoplankton and why are they important in a Reef System?

Phytoplankton are single cell microalgae that exist primarily in the water column. Microalgae is the beginning of the marine food chain and the primary source of essential nutrients for most reef filter feeders. Filter feeders that rely directly on phytoplankton include bivalves like clams, scallops, mussels, and oysters, as well as many corals, feather dusters, sponges, ascidians and zooplankton like rotifers and copepods.

It was once thought that most reef animals do not require microalgae, however, we have learned in recent years that nearly all reef animals that can filter feed do rely on plankton for an essential portion of their diet. This is even true for animals that can use zoozanthellae and photosynthesis for nourishment. With hindsight this is obvious as zoozanthellae only contribute carbohydrates to the host animal, requiring the animal to look elsewhere for lipids, protein, vitamins and other nutrients.

In nature filter feeders rely on a mix of diatoms, golden-brown, green, yellow-green, blue-green and red microalgae for a nutritionally complete diet. These life forms may look similar, but they are so ancient that they have incredible biological and nutritional diversity. Biologically speaking, there is vastly more difference between a green algae and a golden-brown flagellate than between dandelion and a fir tree.

Will microalgae add phosphate and nitrate to my system?

Yes - in very small amounts. There are no added phosphate and nitrates in Phyto-Feast, however these are critical components of all plants so it's impossible for any microalgae product not to contain some amount. If you have a refugium with some seaweed (Macro-Feast), the seaweed should help pull some of the P&N out of your system. If you experience elevated phosphates there are many products on the market to help lower them, such as Granular Ferric Oxide (GFO).

Phyto-Feast will add much less phosphate and nitrate than algae you grow at home. The algae in Phyto-Feast is separated from the growing media during harvesting, so the only P&N is the small amount actually in the cells, not the media.

There is also a very good article about this by Eric Borneman at reefkeeping.com.

Why is a complete Omega-3 fatty acid profile important?

Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA, DHA, and ARA) are considered essential fatty acids, which means that they are essential to animal health but cannot be manufactured by animals. For this reason, Omega-3 fatty acids must be obtained from food. Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in fish and certain plant oils, especially marine microalgae. Also known as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids play a crucial role in brain function as well as normal growth and development.

Different algae can be very different in their Omega-3 fatty acid content. Some, such as Chlorella, contain no EPA or DHA. So it is very important to feed your tank a mixture of carefully chosen algae species for complete and balanced nutrition. The algae in PhytoFeast were specially selected to provide high levels of EPA, DHA and ARA.

Will Phyto-Feast decompose and foul my system?

No. Phyto-Feast cells are intact and not broken so bacteria cannot quickly break them down and cause them to decompose.

Do I need to worry about bacteria or algae blooms if I use Phyto-Feast?

Typically No. Bacterial blooms are typically caused by significant amount of uneaten biomass remained in your system for several days due to overfeeding. Please adhere to the feeding instructions on the bottle to minimize the likelihood of this happening. When first using Phyto-Feast, we recommend you begin at the lowest recommended level and increase as your tank becomes accustomed to the new feed.

Your protein skimmer will likely remove any excess Phyto-Feast from your system.

Which of my animals will feed on Phyto-Feast products?

Some soft corals, sponges, tunicates, gorgonians, sea fans, Basket and Feather Stars, Clams, Mussels, Barnacles, Feather Dusters and Tridachnid clams.

Technical Info:

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min)	1.3%
Crude Fat (min)	0.5%
Crude Fiber (max)	0.1%
Moisture (max)	94.0%

Additional Guarantees

Microalgal Biomass	9.3%
Omega-3 (as a % of fatty acids)	15%

Ingredients

Seawater, Marine Microalgae (Isochrysis, Tetraselmis, Pavlova, Nannochloropsis, Thalassiosira, Synechococcus), Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Larixinic Acid, Sodium Alginate

Artic-Pods

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Arcti-Pods® are large, nutrition-packed planktonic copepods (3000 microns) harvested fresh from arctic waters. In the ocean, copepods form the basis for much of the marine food chain.

Fish Go Crazy For Them!

No other product excites your fish like Arcti-Pods! Even many of the most finicky fish, such as Mandarin dragonets. In addition, they are great for invertebrates too: LPS Corals, Anemones, Zoanthids, Brittle Stars and more!

Nutritionally Rich

Arcti-Pods are rich in carotenoids, which bring out the color of your animals. Arcti-Pods are also naturally rich in protein, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and waxy esters for growth. They contain whole and intact biological organisms in a media with benign food grade additives. No phosphates have been added.

Features & Benefits:

Even Finicky Fish Go Crazy For Them!
Excellent feed for LPS Corals, Anemones, Zoanthids, Brittle Stars
Superior Nutrition: High Protein, Omega-3, Omega-6 and Waxy Esters

Use & Storage:

Directions

1 - 2 teaspoons per 100 gallon tank per day. Add to a high flow area of the tank, or for target feeding, premix 4 parts tank water with 1 part Arcti-Pods. Target Feeding undiluted product is not advised.

Because different captive reef systems process nutrients at different rates, we recommend that new users start with half the reocmmmended dose and slowly increase to the full dosage over a 1 month span.

Storage

For longest shelf life, all Arcti-Pods should be refrigerated (33-42°F / 1-5°C) before and after opening.

Technical Info:

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min)	2.2%
Crude Fat (min)	1.6%
Crude Fiber (max)	1.0%
Moisture (max)	91.0%

Additional Guarantees

Arctic Copepods	20%
Astaxanthin	120 ppm *

* by wet weight of copepods

Ingredients

Seawater, Copepods, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Proprionic Acid, Sodium Alginate

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