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, and the brine shrimp, Artemia…
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 the very best zooplankton at…
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 YouTube (see links at the…
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 diet. Live copepods and Phytoplankton…
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 supply of cultured product at…
Copepods are one of our most popular live foods and before people purchase them for the first time, it is common to have questions about them. Although they have heard they are undoubtedly great for the health of their tank, many people are unsure about what copepods really do for their tank and what to…
The full list of NSW prohibited ornamental fish species July 2017. On 1 July 2017 the NSW Government implemented the new Biosecurity Act 2015 (the Act). Under Schedule 2 of this Act there is a list of fish species declared as Prohibited Matter in NSW. It is illegal to possess, buy, sell or move any fish…
If you’re wondering about how many types of copepod Zooplankton there are out there and which you may have, the below list is the current species of Copepoda: The Copepoda currently comprises 10 Orders Platycopioida (Platycopiidae is a family of copepods. Until the description of Nanocopia in 1988, it contained the single genus Platycopia. It…
Rotifers are a very popular creature among the aquarium hobbyist community, however, many people don’t know much about these species…except for that their fish love to feed off them. So, we’re here to break down the most essential things to know about rotifers behaviour, diet, and lifecycle. General Description Rotifers or ‘Rotifera’ if you want…
You may be studying marine biology or you own a fish and all you know is that amphipods are a great food for them! However, an amphipod is a very complex creature and has many interesting aspects to its behaviour & diet. Read on to find out some interesting facts about amphipods that you may…
If you’ve recently purchased a fish, you may be wondering if the zooplankton products in our store are suitable. Put simply, all marine and freshwater aquarium fish are suitable to feed on live foods such as zooplankton. The following links contain the exact list of these species. List of Marine Aquarium Fish Species List of…
Why is plankton so important to have in your aquarium? Plankton: It is not a species or type of plant or animal. Plankton is the term used to describe all free floating organisms in open water both marine and freshwater. Although we may usually think of plankton as being a microscopic species, many can be…
