All You Need to Know about Marine Algae Species for Home Culturing In our previous article, we discussed the numerous benefits of microalgae for a home aquarium. Most organisms benefit from variety in their diet, and your tank dwellers are no exception. Moreover, since dietary requirements vary by species and
Triops are plankton from prehistoric times and existed before dinosaurs! They look a bit like tadpoles with shields, hence they are also commonly known as ‘tadpole shrimp’ and ‘shield shrimp’. Most Triops are hermaphrodites, which means their eggs do not need to be fertilized and will still hatch into little
Effective strategies to avoid and treat dinoflagellate outbreaks Through our recent water testing, we have noticed a major increase in dinoflagellates otherwise known as ‘dino’s’ in Australian waters. Dinoflagellates can be a nuisance and can quickly cause masses of ugly green masses of algae in your tank. Therefore, when we
As we have added many new species of Copepods to our website, you may be wondering which type of copepod is best for your fish species and tank… There are many types of copepods here are the three main groups. These groups are as follows: Harpacticoida Compared to
When customers purchase copepods, other live foods, and phytoplankton (MicroMagic) we are commonly asked about which size they should choose for their specific tank volume. This is certainly an appropriate question, which is why we have put together an easy-to-understand guide to live foods and tank volumes. By reading
While dosing phytoplankton into aquariums has become increasingly widespread in the United States, most Australian aquarium keepers are yet to discover the great benefits of this practice. What is phytoplankton? Phytoplankton consists mainly of microscopic single-celled alga and it is the very base of the food web in aquatic ecosystems.
It is well known that when commercial ornamental fish produce larvae, they need some kind of nutritious food source to keep them stable and growing healthy and strong. So, what is usually fed to ornamental fish larvae? For many years, Rotifers were the food source chosen for this
What is Freshwater MicroMagic? MicroMagic Freshwater phytoplankton is a nutritious blend of 5 live microalgae species that is suitable for most freshwater invertebrates. The new and improved formula of this wide spectrum feed offers varied particle size (2-50 microns) and caters for most filter-feeders through all developmental stages.
What is Freshwater MicroMagic? MicroMagic Freshwater phytoplankton is a nutritious blend of 5 live microalgae species that is suitable for most freshwater invertebrates. The new and improved formula of this wide spectrum feed offers varied particle size (2-50 microns) and caters for most filter-feeders through all developmental stages.
It’s a New Year which means it’s time for some resolutions. Find out how to improve your aquarium in the New Year with our top 5 tips below… 1. Use Live Foods If you are reading this blog article, and have followed us for a while, there is a
