{"product_id":"live-tisochrysis-lutea-phytoplankton-64oz-half-gallon-bulk-bottle-reef-tank-food","title":"Live Tisochrysis lutea Phytoplankton – 64oz Half-Gallon Bulk Bottle (Reef Tank Food)","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eHalf-Gallon Golden-Brown Live Phyto for Large Reefs, Aquaculture \u0026amp; Breeding Operations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eOur 64oz bottle of live \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eTisochrysis lutea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e—commonly known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eT-Iso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e—delivers maximum volume and value for serious reef keepers, coral farms, fish breeders, and live food culturists. This premium golden-brown marine phytoplankton is prized for its high DHA content, small cell size, and excellent digestibility, making it one of the most effective live foods for copepods, rotifers, non-photosynthetic corals, clams, and other filter-feeding invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhy Choose Tisochrysis lutea?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eUnlike standard green phytoplankton, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eTisochrysis lutea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is a golden-brown flagellate rich in omega-3 fatty acids, especially DHA. Its soft cell structure and ideal particle size make it easy for many marine organisms to capture and digest, supporting growth, reproduction, and overall health in display tanks and large-scale culture systems alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eHigh-DHA Nutrition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids for larval and adult marine organisms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCopepod \u0026amp; Rotifer Superfood:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Supports healthy reproduction and explosive population growth in live food cultures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCoral \u0026amp; Filter Feeder Food:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Ideal for NPS corals, gorgonians, feather dusters, clams, sponges, tunicates, and other filter feeders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAquaculture Favorite:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Widely used for shellfish, bivalve larvae, and live prey enrichment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eReef-Safe \u0026amp; Natural:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Live marine algae—not a preservative-based liquid food. Does not foul tanks when dosed properly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e64oz Bulk Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Fewer reorders, more feeding sessions, and better value for large tanks, multi-tank systems, aquaculture, and breeding operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 64oz (Half Gallon) Bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Live Marine Phytoplankton (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eTisochrysis lutea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \/ T-Iso)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eDensity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e High-density live culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eStorage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Refrigerate at 38–42°F. Do not freeze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eShelf Life:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Best used within 2–4 weeks. Shake well before each use. Some settling is normal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eNot for Human Consumption:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e For saltwater aquarium and aquaculture use only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eShake well before dosing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eTurn off protein skimmers, UV sterilizers, and return pumps for 10–15 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eDose 5–10 mL per 20 gallons of tank water, or target feed with a pipette. Adjust based on tank size, filtration, and nutrient levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFor culturing: Use as a starter or maintenance feed for copepod and rotifer cultures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eShipped as a live product with insulation and ice packs in warm weather. Refrigerate immediately upon arrival. Use within 2–4 weeks for best nutritional value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eNote: This is a live culture. Color and density may vary slightly by batch. Shake well before use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaReefNY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47982538850475,"sku":null,"price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/9443\/6523\/files\/4bottleTisochrysislutea.jpg?v=1790792811","url":"https:\/\/aquareefny.com\/products\/live-tisochrysis-lutea-phytoplankton-64oz-half-gallon-bulk-bottle-reef-tank-food","provider":"AquaReefNY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}