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Phyto Fusion Pack – 3-Bottle Phytoplankton Culture Bundle

Phyto Fusion Pack – 3-Bottle Phytoplankton Culture Bundle

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Product overview

Product Overview

The Phyto Fusion Pack is PodDrop's comprehensive three-species phytoplankton blend engineered to deliver the complete nutritional spectrum your reef demands. This strategic color combination pairs green Nannochloropsis (EPA powerhouse), golden Isochrysis galbana T-ISO (DHA specialist), and red Rhodomonas salina (color enhancer)—three complementary species with distinct cell sizes, fatty acid profiles, and pigment systems that together create complete reef nutrition impossible from single-species feeding.

Perfect for aquarists seeking maximum nutritional diversity without purchasing individual bottles, Phyto Fusion eliminates the guesswork of species selection through proven scientific pairing. The three-color formula ensures your reef receives the full omega-3 spectrum (EPA for immune function from Nannochloropsis, DHA for tissue growth from Isochrysis, both combined in Rhodomonas), complete pigment diversity for coral coloration (green chlorophylls, golden fucoxanthin, red phycoerythrin), and varied cell sizes (2-10 microns) that accommodate everything from tiny coral polyps to large clams. Each species feeds different organisms while enriching copepods with complementary nutrients—Nannochloropsis fuels copepod reproduction, Isochrysis drives coral growth, and Rhodomonas intensifies reds and oranges. The combination prevents nutritional deficiencies that develop from monotonous diets while providing biological redundancy across different water conditions. All three species arrive as living, actively dividing cultures ready to deliver comprehensive reef nutrition immediately upon addition. This is complete phytoplankton diversity in one convenient package.

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WHY THIS CULTURE

Microalgae selected by cell profile and intended use.

Phytoplankton strains differ in cell size, motility, nutritional profile, culture requirements, and compatibility with target organisms. Select the strain for the job.

Live microalgae

A living microalgae culture intended for compatible aquarium feeding, live-feed production, or professional culture work.

Cell profile matters

Relative cell size, motility, and strain characteristics influence which organisms and culture protocols a phytoplankton is best suited to support.

Feed the food web

Compatible phytoplankton can support copepod and other live-feed culture routines and may also be used in appropriate aquarium feeding programs.

Strain-specific culture

Culture requirements vary. Diatoms, flagellates, and green microalgae should not be assumed to share the same nutrient or handling needs.

BEST FIT WHEN

This profile matches the job.

The organism, relative scale, habitat, and intended application match the system you are planning.

CONSIDER ANOTHER CULTURE WHEN

You need a different biological profile.

You need a different prey size, habitat profile, microalgae type, or culture workflow.

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CULTURE PROFILE

Technical at a glance.

Use this profile as a fast biological check before moving into detailed handling, comparison, and research notes.

01 • SCIENTIFIC NAMEPhyto Fusion Pack – 3-Bottle Phytoplankton Culture Bundle
02 • CULTURE TYPELive microalgae culture
03 • PIGMENT PROFILEStrain dependent
04 • MOTILITYStrain dependent
05 • RELATIVE CELL SIZESee strain guide
06 • PRIMARY USELive-feed / aquarium support
07 • SILICATE REQUIREDSee culture guide

FROM BOTTLE TO SYSTEM

Know what you are receiving—and what to do next.

Live cultures are biological products. The most useful receiving and use guidance is specific to the organism and the role you expect it to perform.

WHAT’S INSIDE THE BOTTLE?

What is inside a live phytoplankton bottle.

The bottle contains living microalgae in culture medium. Color and visual density vary by strain, concentration, lighting, growth phase, and handling; color alone is not a universal measure of cell count or quality.

  • Cell size and motility differ substantially among phytoplankton strains.
  • Diatoms, flagellates, and green microalgae have different culture requirements.
  • Use the strain-specific guide for storage, feeding, and culture instructions.

WHERE IT FITS

Suspended microalgae enter the feeding loop

Phytoplankton is selected by the organisms and culture processes it is intended to support.

Conceptual habitat guide — not a literal distribution guarantee.
01

Receive promptly

Bring the shipment inside after delivery and inspect the package and culture condition.

02

Confirm the target organism

Match the strain’s cell profile and culture characteristics to the copepod, rotifer, larva, filter feeder, or aquarium program you intend to support.

03

Dose or feed intentionally

Use the product-specific directions and the requirements of the target organism or culture rather than relying on color or bottle size alone.

04

Maintain the culture correctly

Follow product-specific temperature, light, aeration, sanitation, salinity, and nutrient guidance when propagating live microalgae.

UNDER THE MICROSCOPE

Microscopy & visibility

Phytoplankton cells are microscopic. Bottle color is useful context, but it is not a universal substitute for cell counts, microscopy, or strain-specific culture assessment.

01

Bottle color

Pigment and apparent density vary by species, concentration, growth phase, light path, and container.

02

Microscope view

Reveals cell morphology, relative cell size, motility where applicable, and culture condition at the sample level.

03

Culture data

Use the strain profile and culture protocol together with visual observations when evaluating a live microalgae culture.

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VISIBILITY REFERENCE Microscopic life looks different at each scale.

Use movement, life-stage expectations, and the species profile together. A live culture should not be judged only by what is obvious in the unopened bottle.

COMPARE THE PROFILE

How this phytoplankton compares.

Cell profile, motility, culture requirements, and target organisms matter more than bottle color alone. Use the matrix to select a strain by function.

ProfileNannochloropsisIso / T-ISOTetraselmis
Relative cell profileSmallSmallLarger
MotilityNon-motileMotile flagellateMotile flagellate
SilicateNot requiredNot requiredNot required
Strong use caseLive-feed culture supportHatchery / enrichmentLive-feed / larger-cell diversity
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Culture details, care & handling

Product-specific metafields appear here when available, with practical fallback guidance for every item.

Key benefits & applications
The Phyto Fusion Pack delivers complete phytoplankton nutrition through three complementary species that work synergistically to support every organism in your reef. Green Nannochloropsis excels at nutrient export while feeding copepods and small-polyp corals. Golden Isochrysis provides the DHA essential for coral tissue growth and larval development. Red Rhodomonas offers superior digestibility with its soft cell walls and complete amino acid profile that benefits everything from filter feeders to copepod reproduction.This three-color approach ensures your reef receives the full spectrum of fatty acids, vitamins, and bioactive compounds impossible from single-species feeding. Different cell sizes (2-8 microns) accommodate varied feeding strategies—tiny coral polyps capture small Nannochloropsis, while clams and feather dusters efficiently process larger Rhodomonas cells. The diverse pigment profiles deliver carotenoids and phycobiliproteins that enhance coloration in corals and fish while providing antioxidant protection.Rotating between three species also prevents nutritional deficiencies that develop from monotonous diets. Each phytoplankton concentrates different vitamins, minerals, and trace elements based on its metabolic pathways. Together, they create biological redundancy—if one species settles out quickly in your system, the other two continue providing nutrition through different water column behaviors and settling rates.
Species highlights
Nannochloropsis sp. (GREEN) - The 2-4 micron workhorse with the highest EPA omega-3 content. These spherical green cells excel at nutrient sequestration, rapidly consuming nitrates and phosphates while doubling every 24-48 hours. Thick cell walls resist rupture, keeping nutrients locked in biomass until consumed. Universal appeal makes Nannochloropsis ideal for copepod enrichment, small-polyp stony corals, clams, and continuous broadcast feeding. High protein content (40-50%) supports growth across all reef organisms.Isochrysis galbana T-ISO (GOLDEN) - The 4-6 micron specialist for coral and clam growth. This golden-brown flagellate contains the highest DHA levels of any phytoplankton, providing the specific omega-3 fatty acid critical for neural development and tissue regeneration. Soft cell walls ensure easy digestion and rapid nutrient absorption. The golden pigmentation comes from fucoxanthin and other carotenoids that enhance yellow and orange coloration in corals while supporting photosynthetic efficiency. Preferred by filter feeders for its palatability and digestibility.Rhodomonas salina (RED) - The 6-8 micron cryptophyte with superior nutritional density. This red-pink flagellate combines high EPA and DHA content with complete protein and exceptional vitamin profiles. The soft, easily digested cells make nutrients immediately bioavailable. Red phycoerythrin pigments provide unique antioxidant benefits and enhance red coloration in corals and fish. Slightly larger size makes Rhodomonas ideal for clams, large-polyp corals, and mature copepods while remaining accessible to most filter feeders. Active swimming behavior keeps cells suspended longer in the water column.
Nutritional profile
Complete Fatty Acid Spectrum: The three species provide all essential omega-3 fatty acids in optimal ratios. Nannochloropsis delivers EPA for immune function and anti-inflammatory responses. Isochrysis supplies DHA for neural development and tissue growth. Rhodomonas balances both EPA and DHA for comprehensive metabolic support. This combination prevents the fatty acid imbalances that occur from single-species feeding and ensures all reef organisms receive their specific omega-3 requirements.
Complementary Protein Quality: Each species offers complete protein (all essential amino acids) but with different concentrations optimized for varied functions. Nannochloropsis provides high overall protein for growth. Isochrysis concentrates amino acids supporting tissue repair. Rhodomonas delivers balanced profiles for general metabolic needs. The protein diversity ensures corals, clams, and copepods receive optimal amino acid ratios regardless of feeding preferences.
Full Pigment Diversity: Green chlorophylls, golden fucoxanthin, and red phycoerythrin create a complete carotenoid and pigment spectrum. These compounds enhance coloration in corals and fish, provide antioxidant protection against light stress, and support photosynthetic organisms' light-harvesting capabilities. The varied pigments also indicate different vitamin concentrations—each color represents distinct fat-soluble vitamin profiles that together ensure comprehensive micronutrient delivery.
Synergistic Micronutrients: The three species accumulate different vitamins, minerals, and trace elements based on their metabolic pathways. Combined feeding ensures delivery of B-vitamin complexes, vitamins A/C/E, and essential minerals like iodine, selenium, and iron. Cell size differences create varied digestion rates, providing both immediate nutrition (soft-walled Isochrysis and Rhodomonas) and sustained release (thick-walled Nannochloropsis). Beneficial bacterial communities on each species introduce diverse probiotics that support reef immunity and water quality.
How to add or use
Dosing: Shake bottle vigorously before use to redistribute settled cells. Add directly to refugium, sump, or display tank during low-flow periods.
Refugium Addition: Dose near copepod populations for direct feeding. Daily dosing supports robust copepod reproduction and growth.
Display Tank: Broadcast dose in evening hours. Water may show green tint that clears within 4-8 hours as organisms consume cells.
Recommended Dosage: Start with 10-15ml per 25 gallons daily. Adjust based on copepod density and filter feeder populations. Higher doses (30-40ml per 25 gallons) for systems with dense copepod cultures.
Breeding Systems: Dose 2-3 times daily for intensive rotifer and copepod production systems.
Storage & care
Upon Arrival: Refrigerate immediately at 35-45°F. Shake vigorously before opening to redistribute cells.
Refrigerated Storage: Keeps for 3-5 weeks when properly refrigerated. Check for fresh, earthy smell and bright green coloration.
Viability Check: Healthy cultures appear bright green. Off smell, brown coloration, or clumping indicates declining viability.
Shake Before Use: Cells settle heavily—always shake vigorously to redistribute before dosing.
Avoid Freezing: Never freeze phytoplankton cultures as this destroys cell structure and nutritional value.
Live Arrival Policy

PodDrop’s Live Arrival Policy covers the condition of eligible live products at the carrier’s first delivery attempt. If a culture appears nonviable, materially leaking, missing, or incorrect because of a PodDrop packing or fulfillment error, contact PodDrop within 2 hours of the carrier’s recorded delivery time.

Keep the culture and all original packaging. Before adding, transferring, feeding, or discarding the product, provide your order number, delivery timestamp, a concise description, and clear photographs or video showing the culture in its original container, the shipping box and insulation, any damage or unusual condition, and the shipping label.

PodDrop reviews each report using the order record, carrier tracking, delivery conditions, packaging, documentation, and reported handling after delivery. If a claim is approved, PodDrop may provide a replacement of the affected item or store credit, depending on the circumstances and current product availability.

Coverage does not guarantee establishment, reproduction, continued survival, feeding response, aquarium performance, or compatibility after receipt. Read the complete Live Arrival Policy for eligibility requirements, exclusions, and submission instructions.

Shipping schedule
Shipping: Monday-Wednesday via UPS 2nd Day Air for fast, reliable delivery. Arizona aquaculture license #91 ensures legal, biosecure cultures. Includes insulation and cold packs for temperature protection.
Weather Delays: We monitor conditions and may hold orders during extreme temperatures to ensure culture viability.
Returns: Live phytoplankton cannot be returned once shipped due to perishable nature. Contact us before shipping for order modifications.
Tracking: Confirmation email sent when your order ships with UPS tracking number.
Responsible handling
PodDrop operates as a licensed Arizona aquaculture facility (AQ License #91) following strict biosecurity and handling protocols. Our Tetraselmis chui cultures are:
• Raised in isolated, contamination-controlled systems
• Free from harmful bacteria, parasites, and competing algae species
• Packaged in food-grade, sealed containers for biosecurity
• Shipped in compliance with USDA and state aquaculture regulations
• Monoculture strains maintained for consistent quality and nutrition
• Sustainably produced without environmental impact
Proper Handling: Refrigerate immediately upon arrival. Shake vigorously before each use. Never release culture water into natural waterways. Dispose of packaging responsibly.

RECEIVING & TECHNICAL NOTES

Living products deserve clear handling.

Keep the purchasing experience simple at the top of the page, then make the deeper handling and technical information easy to find when a customer needs it.

RECEIVING

Open and inspect promptly.

Inspect the culture on arrival before adding, feeding, or discarding it. If there is an arrival concern, document the condition promptly under the published Live Arrival Policy.

Live Arrival Policy →
STORAGE & CARE

Follow the culture—not a generic rule.

Upon Arrival: Refrigerate immediately at 35-45°F. Shake vigorously before opening to redistribute cells.
Refrigerated Storage: Keeps for 3-5 weeks when properly refrigerated. Check for fresh, earthy smell and bright green coloration.
Viability Check: Healthy cultures appear bright green. Off smell, brown coloration, or clumping indicates declining viability.
Shake Before Use: Cells settle heavily—always shake vigorously to redistribute before dosing.
Avoid Freezing: Never freeze phytoplankton cultures as this destroys cell structure and nutritional value.
Receiving FAQ →
TECHNICAL / RESEARCH

Go deeper when the protocol demands it.

Phytoplankton selection should account for strain identity, relative cell size, motility, target organism, salinity, nutrient regime, light, sanitation, and whether silicate is required.

Research & professional use →

Add precision after the bundle

Expand with a single-species culture.

Use a targeted copepod to reinforce the habitat, prey profile, or culture objective that matters most after the starter system is established.

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