OceanMajik Phyto Question

[WVReefJunkie]

I have noticed that my refrigerated Phyto is seperating, has anyone looked at this Phyto under a microscope when this happens?

 

[BanjoBandito]

I believe it can settle without much issue, but it's the smell you need to watch out for. If it smells "rotten" it's bad.

 

[WVReefJunkie]

I believe it can settle without much issue, but it's the smell you need to watch out for. If it smells "rotten" it's bad.

Thanks

 

[CoralNerd]

You should gently give live Phytoplankton bottle a flip once a day when you remember to do so.

 

[Saltyreef]

I have noticed that my refrigerated Phyto is seperating, has anyone looked at this Phyto under a microscope when this happens?

How long has it been in the fridge?
Phyto will settle out of the water column to the bottom of the bottle in as little as a day.
It needs to be inverted once per day as said above.

That being said ocean magik consists of 4 different size strains so it does act a bit different than just all nano or tetra.

 

[homer1475]

The phyto settles to the bottom of the container, it's the sludge you see at the bottom of the container when it sits for a day or so. Thats the actual phytoplankton, the water left above is just that, water. If you leave it long enough, you will have a thick green sludge, and clear water at the top.

It should be shaken/inverted a couple times once day to keep the phyto in suspension.

FWIW, I used to dose that weak sauce from algae barn. I have found better products and at much better prices from members on these forums. Just do a search for @Eldredge , his phyto compared to algae barns is no comparison. Much darker/denser, 8 species blend, and it's shipped fresh every Tuesday in priority 3 day shipping.

 

[Saltyreef]

FWIW, I used to dose that weak sauce from algae barn. I have found better products and at much better prices from members on these forums. Just do a search for @Eldredge , his phyto compared to algae barns is no comparison. Much darker/denser, 8 species blend, and it's shipped fresh every Tuesday in priority 3 day shipping.

Yuuuup. +100

 

[Jubei2006]

I have noticed that my refrigerated Phyto is seperating, has anyone looked at this Phyto under a microscope when this happens?

Just look at a drop of refrigerated under the microscope. If you havent, its worth a look. Critters swimming everywhere. Creeped my coworkers out, ask why I was putting it in the tank.

 

[Saltyreef]

Just look at a drop of refrigerated under the microscope. If you havent, its worth a look. Critters swimming everywhere. Creeped my coworkers out, ask why I was putting it in the tank.

Are you refering to dead phyto?
Live phyto stays good in fridge for up to a month.
What brand was this?

 

[WVReefJunkie]

Are you refering to dead phyto?
Live phyto stays good in fridge for up to a month.
What brand was this?

OceanMagik Live Phyto, I bought some pods from AlgaeBarn and the Phyto was a combination deal. I have never dosed Phyto before.

 

[BanjoBandito]

The phyto settles to the bottom of the container, it's the sludge you see at the bottom of the container when it sits for a day or so. Thats the actual phytoplankton, the water left above is just that, water. If you leave it long enough, you will have a thick green sludge, and clear water at the top.

It should be shaken/inverted a couple times once day to keep the phyto in suspension.

FWIW, I used to dose that weak sauce from algae barn. I have found better products and at much better prices from members on these forums. Just do a search for @Eldredge , his phyto compared to algae barns is no comparison. Much darker/denser, 8 species blend, and it's shipped fresh every Tuesday in priority 3 day shipping.

+1 for Jay's Reef Bugs. He's cheap and it's gooooood stuffs.

 

[WVReefJunkie]

I'll check him out. I have five bottles of OceanMagik I have to work through, Lol

 

[Saltyreef]

I'll check him out. I have five bottles of OceanMagik I have to work through, Lol

Wow! Thats a lot of live phyto!

 

[WVReefJunkie]

I know, I have around 350 gallons of water volume. I have been dosing 75ml per day.

 

[Saltyreef]

I know, I have around 350 gallons of water volume. I have been dosing 75ml per day.

That explains it. Would last forever in my 40g hahaha.

 

[homer1475]

I'm dosing almost 3ml/G in my 85G cube. Tank has never looked healthier, my mandarin, and wrasses are all fat and happy.

I would up your dosing tbh. Even moderate dosing instructions are usually 1ml/G.

 

[Jubei2006]

Are you refering to dead phyto?
Live phyto stays good in fridge for up to a month.
What brand was this?

No was referring to ocean magic. Live phyto, plenty of swimming from live critters looking at a refrigerated sample. Was still viable. Was just checking it out for curiosity sake to see what I bought.