Specially developed for use in reef aquariums:
Concentrated and purified phytoplankton of the highest quality! The best nutritional basis for the creatures in your aquarium.
Multi-purified and concentrated phytoplankton
Reef aquariums are small closed systems that are extremely sensitive to nutrient overdosing, bacterial blooms and the accumulation of metals. That's why SA/DT's phytoplankton is so thoroughly purified that only the phytoplankton cells remain in clean saltwater. State-of-the-art cell separation technology is used to separate the nutrients, vitamins and metals (the components of fertiliser) from the algae. Devices like those used in dialysis to purify human blood. (Almost all other suppliers separate the algae from the fertiliser using centrifuges or filter media). This is followed by the repeated addition and removal of clean salt water until the plankton reaches the high concentration you would expect from a premium product.
Optimal nutrient content instead of "green water"
Producing "green water" is easy, but not our goal. In order to offer a high quality product, every aspect of composition and production must be taken into account. For phytoplankton cultures, the intensity and cycles of lighting, temperature, nutrients and salinity are important. Only when these factors interact optimally can the nutritional content of the phytoplankton be optimised. We draw on our many years of experience in cultivating phytoplankton of the highest quality.
Maintaining nutrient quality through proper storage
Only through proper storage the highest possible nutritional value can be maintained in phytoplankton products. Feed test series have proven that the correct storage can guarantee the same nutrient content as fresh products. The nutrient value of frozen live phytoplankton remains at the same level for about 6 months according to tests. However, the phytoplankton must be stored at at least -42 °C, otherwise it becomes unusable - this is another result of the test. In drastic terms, this means: 12 months of storage in a standard household freezer, and you can also feed filtered seawater. Our claim is to ensure consistent quality! That is why DT's best-before date is limited to 5 months from bottling.
Ingredients
Nannochloropsis oculata, Chlorella sp, Phaeodactylum tricornutum, Cylindrotheca fusiformis, Nitzschia laevis