Product Description
PhytoGreen-M Sizes 125 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, 2 L
Overview
• Provides phytoplankton ranging in size from 10 - 15µm.
• Ideally-sized for many soft corals, clams, sponges,
tunicates, tube worms, and larval invertebrates.
• Formulated to provide over 650-million phytoplankton cells
per ml.
• Does not require refrigeration.
•Supplemented with a proprietary amino acid to aid in coloration
of invertebrates.
• Formulated by a marine scientist. Technical Background
Brightwell Aquatics PhytoGreen-M is a concentrated suspension of Tetraselmis
sp., a unicellular marine algae ranging in size from 10 - 15µm and having a
relatively high amino acid content compared to many other species of
phytoplankton; it is also quite rich in the omega-3 fatty acid EPA, as well as
in Chlorophyll A. Tetraselmis falls within the size class of plankton known as
nanoplankton (2.0 - 20.0µm), which is sometimes considered microplankton. It is
the proper size for feeding many species of soft corals (particularly those
with short tentacles), as well as clams and other bivalves, sponges, tunicates
(sea squirts), plumed worms (Christmas tree worms, feather dusters, etc.), and
larval invertebrates such as those of many bivalves. Though Tetraselmis
provides a number of amino acids, one that is not naturally present has been
added to PhytoGreen-M; this proprietary amino acid has been shown in studies to
increase coloration of corals and other marine invertebrates. Additionally, a
small percentage of vitamin-C is present to increase the benefits of PhytoGreen-M,
particularly to corals and their allies that have recently undergone
fragmenting or propagation. PhytoGreen-M may be used in conjunction with other
planktonic suspensions to provide a complete range of sizes to filter-feeding
and planktivorous organisms. PhytoGreen-M does not require refrigeration,
however storage in a cool, shaded area will prolong the activity of the
vitamins. Refrigeration will maximize the shelf-life of the product.
Instructions and Guidelines Shake product well before using. Turn protein
skimmer and other forms of mechanical filtration off prior to adding food
suspensions to aquaria, and allow 10 - 15 minutes after feeding before resuming
operation of filtration. Target Feeding (recommended): Target feeding may be
carried out with a lengthy piece of rigid air tubing, plastic syringe, pipette,
dropper, or similar device; pour 5 ml (1 capful) into a small container and
suck a portion of this into the feeding device, then slowly discharge the
contents of the device 2 - 4” upstream of the target organism(s). Repeat these
steps as deemed necessary. Rinse the portion (inside and outside) of the feeder
that was placed into aquarium water before placing it into this bottle (if
feeding directly from the bottle rather than from a separate container);
failure to do so will contaminate the product and encourage it to decompose.
Broadcast Feeding: Add up to 5 ml per 50 gallons of water in the entire
aquarium system in an area of rapid water movement daily for the first four
weeks of use; thereafter, the dosage may be increased as desired. Notes: Add no
more than 5 ml total of liquid food suspensions per 50 gallons of water in the
entire aquarium system daily for the first four weeks of use; thereafter, the
dosage may be gradually increased as desired. Starting out at a low dosage and
gradually increasing it with time will allow the biological filtration in the
aquarium to adjust to the increase in nutrients and prevent water quality from
deteriorating. Planktonic food suspensions (such as this one) are best utilized
by target feeding specific invertebrates in an aquarium; in doing so, the
majority of the food may be consumed by the intended organisms rather than
ending up in filtration media or indirectly impacting water quality (as often
occurs when indescriminately “broadcast feeding” by adding liquid food
suspensions to a stream of water and allowing the contents to disperse randomly
throughout the aquarium system).
Caution: Keep out of reach of children. Not for human
consumption. Guaranteed Analysis Moisture (max) 95.95%, crude protein (min)
0.35%, crude fat (min) 0.17%, crude fiber (min) 0.87%, ash (max) 4.40%.
Ingredients Purified water, Tetraselmis sp. (phytoplankton), proprietary amino
acids, Ascorbic acid, Citric acid