Give Your Reef the Red-Gold Standard in Live Nutrition
Our 32oz bottle of live Rhodomonas salina delivers double the volume of our pint size—ideal for larger reef tanks, heavy feeding regimens, and serious copepod or rotifer culturists. This cryptophyte phytoplankton is rich in phycoerythrin, omega-3 fatty acids, and highly digestible proteins, making it one of the best all-around live foods for marine filter feeders.
Why Choose Rhodomonas salina?
Unlike standard green phytoplankton, Rhodomonas salina provides a red-pigment nutrient profile that is especially effective for conditioning copepods, rotifers, and non-photosynthetic corals. It supports vibrant coloration, natural feeding behavior, and explosive population growth in live food cultures.
Key Benefits
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Copepod & Rotifer Superfood: High lipid and protein content supports rapid reproduction and healthy pod populations.
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Coral & Filter Feeder Nutrition: Ideal for NPS corals, gorgonians, feather dusters, clams, and other filter-feeding invertebrates.
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Color Enhancement: Natural red pigments help promote richer coloration in fish and corals.
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Reef-Safe & Natural: Live marine algae, not a preservative-based liquid food. Does not foul tanks when dosed properly.
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32oz Value Size: Fewer reorders, more feeding sessions, and better value for multi-tank systems or culture setups.
Specifications
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Size: 32oz (Quart) Bottle
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Type: Live Marine Phytoplankton (Rhodomonas salina)
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Density: High-density live culture
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Storage: Refrigerate at 38–42°F. Do not freeze.
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Shelf Life: Best used within 2–4 weeks. Shake well before each use. Some settling is normal.
How to Use
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Shake well.
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Turn off protein skimmers, UV sterilizers, and return pumps for 10–15 minutes.
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Dose 5–10 mL per 20 gallons of tank water, or target feed with a pipette. Adjust based on tank size, filtration, and nutrient levels.
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For culturing: Use as a starter or maintenance feed for copepod and rotifer cultures.
Shipping & Handling
Shipped 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.
Note: This is a live culture. Color and density may vary slightly by batch. Shake well before use.