The Seachem Reef Phytoplankton Supplement for Saltwater Aquariums is a concentrated blend of green and brown marine phytoplankton that is intended to provide essential fatty acids, proteins, vitamins, amino acids, and biological carotenoids for invertebrate diets. Sizes range from 1-20 μm and are suitable for feeding a wide variety of tropical marine aquarium filter feeders and invertebrates.
When compared to other natural sources and synthetic pigments, Reef Phytoplankton contains a natural source of carotenoids, which provides essential proteins as well as a more bioavailable source of pigmentation. Carotenoids have the added benefit of being antioxidants.
Furthermore, Reef Phytoplankton has been enhanced to increase the bioavailability of important nutrients such as proteins, lipids, B vitamins, and other organic pigments, requiring corals to expend less energy to reap the nutritional benefit.
It is mixed to have the right balance of fatty acids, carbohydrates, and proteins. Phytoplankton that has been blended has a higher nutritional value. Studies show that using mixed cultures of phytoplankton versus a single culture of phytoplankton increases phytoplankton consumption in filter feeders.
