I was looking at the same kit today, but I have enough stuff lying around from my aquarium and home brewing piles to get started. I haven't decide on what strain. I like the idea of starting with a bottle of OceanMagik or Phytofest live each use 4 below
this is from the Q&A section of that page. Pretty informative on which strain
"Nano", scientifically known as Nannochloropsis gaditana, are tiny, non-flagellated, yellow-green algae that
consumes several nitrogen waste compounds which include: ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates. This characteristic aids if you are prone to overfeeding, adding new livestock, or reducing the frequency of water changes.
Size = 1 - 5 microns
"Tet", scientifically known as Tetraselmis sp, are a green biflagellate strain, rich in amino and fatty acids. They are a
great source of nutrition for marine life, and are often used in large aquaculture facilities for this.
Size = 6 - 10 microns
"Iso", scientifcally known as Isochrysis galbana, are brown, biflgellate algae high in DHA, the most essential omega-3 fatty acids. Iso is often
used to feed zooplankton such as copepods and brine, so when dosed help boost their populations. For marine life, it will aid coloration, resilience in animals like: oysters, clams, mussels, and scallops.
Size = 10 -14 microns
"Thal", scientifically known as Thalassiosira weissflogii, are an unflagellated diatom and is the largest of the four strains present in OceanMagik.
As a beneficial diatom, Thal consumes silicates which in turn restricts the growth of harmful dinoflagellates and silicates. Thal also reduces cycle time for new aquariums.
Size = 5 - 32 microns
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