{"product_id":"easy-reefs-easyphyt-25-phytoplankton-culture-medium-250-ml","title":"Easy reefs Easyphyt 25, Phytoplankton Culture Medium, 250 ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePhytoplankton Culture Medium for Growing Your Own Live Feed\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy reefs Easyphyt is a liquid growth medium built for hobbyists who want to culture their own phytoplankton instead of buying pre-made liquid or gel foods. The formula follows the classic Guillard F\/2 recipe, a nutrient blend widely used to grow marine microalgae at small to medium scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasyphyt supports culturing several common strains, including Tetraselmis, Nannochloropsis, Isochrysis, and Rhodomonas. It is not intended for diatoms like Phaeodactylum or Chaetoceros, which need a separate silicate-rich medium to grow well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBased on the Guillard F\/2 formula, a proven standard for small-scale microalgae culture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupports multiple strains, so one bottle can serve several culture setups\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompressible pouch collapses as you use it, keeping air out and preventing oxidation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShelf life does not shorten once you start using the pouch, unlike rigid bottles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAvailable in 250ml and 1500ml sizes to match hobby or larger-scale culturing needs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSimple dilution ratio makes dosing repeatable batch after batch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReefers who want to grow their own live phytoplankton rather than buying ready-made liquid or gel food\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHobbyists running a semi-continuous culture setup who need consistent, repeatable nutrient dosing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnyone maintaining multiple microalgae strains who wants one medium that works across several of them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePro Tips:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep it cool and dark.\u003c\/strong\u003e Store Easyphyt below 25°C (77°F) out of direct light. If your space runs hot in summer, move it to a climate-controlled room to protect the nutrient blend.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the medium to your strain.\u003c\/strong\u003e Easyphyt works well for Tetraselmis, Nannochloropsis, Isochrysis, and Rhodomonas, but diatoms like Phaeodactylum need a separate silicate-rich medium to thrive.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDose smaller amounts for ongoing harvests.\u003c\/strong\u003e After your initial 5ml per liter dose gets a culture established, drop to 1ml per liter each time you do a partial harvest to keep a semi-continuous culture going.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOnline exclusive: this item is ordered in for you and is usually ready within a few business days. Choose in-store pickup, local delivery or shipping at checkout.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Easy Reefs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53881763397925,"sku":"ER-EP250","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/5242\/1669\/files\/cv-t-42026.jpg?v=1790051273","url":"https:\/\/picayunepets.com\/products\/easy-reefs-easyphyt-25-phytoplankton-culture-medium-250-ml","provider":"Poseidon's Pets of Picayune","version":"1.0","type":"link"}