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.
Platy fish are a very similar fish to both the Guppy and Molly in that they are livebearers. There are two main species of Platy – the Southern Platy and the Variutus Platy. As they have been interbred over time, these species are now are quite similar and hard to
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
Zooplankton – Daphnia (or Daphnids) are members of a collection of animals that are broadly termed as “water fleas”. These are predominantly small crustaceans, and Daphnia belongs to a group known as the Daphniidae (which in turn is part of the Cladocera, relatives of the freshwater shrimp, Gammarus et al,
At Aquatic Live Food, we love plankton! So, we have compiled a list of 10 things you need to know about plankton – both zooplankton and phytoplankton! Check the list to make sure you know everything there is to know about these fascinating creatures… 1. Aquatic Live Food (ALF) supply
Aquatic Live Food loves all things aquaria and while we know most activities are fun to do, they can also be somewhat complicated. So, we are here to uncomplicate one of the most questioned methods – culturing algae. We also have video tutorials on this which you can watch via
There are many reasons to buy Copepod from Aquatic Live Food (ALF) as food for Mandarin fish and corals. Ocean animals like Mandarin fish, seahorses, corals, squid, cuttlefish, shellfish, clams, all the way up to the our exciting whales, depend on eating those lovely live copepods as an integral part of their
Why would you culture at home when you can buy a cultured product online and have it delivered to your home? Well, there are many reasons you would culture at home with a Home Culture System whether it’s a Marine or Freshwater culture. The benefits of having a ready
