What is MicroMagic? MicroMagic is a nutritious mixture of four Live Phytoplankton strains; Nano, Iso, Tet, and Thal (these are the abbreviated names and we will go into detail about them further into the article). This specific combination of strains is great for feeding copepods, corals, clams, and other filter-feeding inverts. MicroMagic is a hand-selected…
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If you’ve come across some of the products new to our store; microworms, blackworms and vinegar eels, you may be wondering what exactly they are and their benefit to your aquarium. We have been excited to have these new species added to our collection as they provide a range of benefits to your aquarium, especially…
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1. Starvation and Diet New arrivals have a much greater chance of not eating hand fed foods for 2 reasons. First, many of the fish have not been properly fed from the time they were caught until you put them in the tank. The collectors normally don’t feed what they catch because it will make…
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Are you one of the many Australian’s self-isolating? Or maybe you work from home regularly? These tips will help you create positive outcomes for your aquarium. So you can not only survive the coming weeks but enjoy them too! 1. Learn more about Plankton and Phytoplankton Have you heard about plankton (live food)…
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Do you have a passion for aquaria but are finding it hard to maintain? Are you interested in starting your own home aquarium but are worried about the costs? At Aquatic Live Food, we want everyone to know they can be involved in this hobby for minimal costs, which is why we have put together…
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What are they? Copepods fall under the classification of Crustacea and are reminiscent of very small one-eyed lobsters (measuring less than 0.5 mm to 2.0 mm in length). They are a form of zooplankton that occurs naturally in many freshwater ecosystems (copepods can also exist in saltwater ecosystems). There is a wide variety of copepods…
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1. Start Your Aquarium Correctly When setting up your tank for the first time, there are many things you can do to ensure that the water stays as clean as possible. When adding each component into your tank, be mindful of where the water came from. Even the most trusted aquarium shops can harvest unwanted…
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For so many aquarists, the green mandarin fish (Synchiropus splendidus) is a must-have species. Its endearing personality, exquisite finnage, and intense coloration rarely fail to impress. Given these highly desirable traits, it has for long been among the most popular marine aquarium fishes. Thus, many thousands of specimens of this species are sold in the…
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Marine aquarium hobbyists are increasingly coming to understand what professional aquaculturists have known for decades—copepods are a superfood. This should not at all be surprising, though, in light of the major ecological role that they play in nearly every marine environment. The copepods are an astoundingly diverse group, being represented in all major aquatic biomes…
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Small plastic detritus, commonly known as ‘microplastics’, are a widespread and ubiquitous contaminant of marine ecosystems across the globe. Ingestion of microplastics by marine biota, including; mussels, worms, fish, and seabirds, has been widely reported. However, despite their vital ecological role in marine food-webs, the impact of microplastics on zooplankton remains under-researched. What are Microplastics?…
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