{"product_id":"rhodomonas-salina-live-phytoplankton-32oz-premium-marine-coral-food-copepod-culture-starter","title":"Rhodomonas salina Live Phytoplankton 32oz – Premium Marine Coral Food","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ds-virtual-list-items _6f2c522\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-virtual-list-visible-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_4f9bf79 d7dc56a8 _43c05b5\" data-virtual-list-item-key=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-message _63c77b1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-markdown ds-assistant-message-main-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eGive Your Reef the Red-Gold Standard in Live Nutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eOur 32oz bottle of live \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eRhodomonas salina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhy Choose Rhodomonas salina?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eUnlike standard green phytoplankton, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eRhodomonas salina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 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.\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=\"\"\u003eCopepod \u0026amp; Rotifer Superfood:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e High lipid and protein content supports rapid reproduction and healthy pod populations.\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 Nutrition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Ideal for NPS corals, gorgonians, feather dusters, clams, and other filter-feeding invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eColor Enhancement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Natural red pigments help promote richer coloration in fish and corals.\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=\"\"\u003e32oz Value Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Fewer reorders, more feeding sessions, and better value for multi-tank systems or culture setups.\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 32oz (Quart) 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=\"\"\u003eRhodomonas salina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e)\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\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.\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-flex _0a3d93b\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-flex _965abe9 _54866f7\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AquaReefNY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47982250524843,"sku":null,"price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/9443\/6523\/files\/2-bottleRhodomonassalina32oz.jpg?v=1790792719","url":"https:\/\/aquareefny.com\/products\/rhodomonas-salina-live-phytoplankton-32oz-premium-marine-coral-food-copepod-culture-starter","provider":"AquaReefNY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}