PODDROP LIVE REEF NUTRITION PHYTOPLANKTON CULTURES: MICROALGAE FOR BALANCED REEF NUTRITION
Discover our freshly cultured microalgae species that form the foundation of marine food webs — providing essential fatty acids, amino acids, and natural nutrients to corals, filter feeders, and copepods alike. Sustainably grown and carefully harvested, PodDrop’s live phytoplankton enriches your reef ecosystem from the base up.
LIVE PHYTOPLANKTON: NATURAL MICROALGAE SUPPORT FOR A THRIVING REEF
Welcome to our Premium Live Phytoplankton Collection, featuring carefully selected species of marine microalgae cultured to deliver optimal nutrition and water quality balance in your aquarium. Unlike preserved or dried alternatives, our live phytoplankton remains biologically active — fueling coral growth, boosting copepod reproduction, and supporting filter feeders with fresh, nutrient-rich cells.
Each culture is species-pure and harvested at peak density to ensure maximum vitality and nutrient content. Whether you’re maintaining vibrant coral coloration, stabilizing nutrient levels, or cultivating a thriving copepod population, our live phytoplankton provides the foundational energy source every reef needs.
From Nannochloropsis rich in EPA fatty acids to Isochrysis and Rhodomonas high in DHA and carotenoids, each strain plays a vital role in marine nutrition. Used individually or as a multi-species blend, PodDrop phytoplankton supports consistent growth, biodiversity, and long-term reef health.
Sustainably cultured and freshly bottled, our live phytoplankton is the cleanest, most natural way to feed your reef — ensuring vibrant life, stable water chemistry, and a thriving ecosystem from the smallest cell upward.
PHYTOPLANKTON - BENEFITS HIGHLIGHT
Why Choose Live Phytoplankton for sale by PodDrop for Your Reef Tank?
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Foundational Ecosystem Energy:
Live phytoplankton is the base of every marine food web, providing essential energy and nutrients for copepods, corals, sponges, and filter feeders. PodDrop Live Reef Nutrition phytoplankton delivers living microalgae packed with fatty acids, amino acids, and vitamins — fueling the entire biological chain from the smallest organism to the most vibrant coral colony.
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Improved Coral Growth & Coloration:
Fresh, living phytoplankton supports coral polyp expansion, coloration, and overall vitality. As corals and filter feeders consume microalgae directly or indirectly, they absorb naturally balanced nutrition that enhances fluorescence, tissue health, and skeletal growth.
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Enhanced Water Quality & Stability:
Regular dosing of PodDrop Live Reef Nutrition phytoplankton helps stabilize nutrient levels by absorbing excess nitrates and phosphates during photosynthesis. This natural nutrient export supports a cleaner, more stable reef environment with reduced nuisance algae growth.
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Superior Nutritional Diversity:
Our curated selection of microalgae species — including Nannochloropsis, Isochrysis, Rhodomonas, and Tetraselmis — offers a broad nutritional spectrum rich in DHA, EPA, and carotenoids. This diversity nourishes a wide range of reef inhabitants, from copepods and rotifers to corals and clams, ensuring optimal biodiversity and balanced feeding.
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Sustainably Cultured, Freshly Bottled:
Every PodDrop Live Reef Nutrition culture is sustainably grown under controlled conditions and harvested at peak density. Our commitment to freshness guarantees you receive live, nutrient-dense phytoplankton free from preservatives — ensuring your reef gets the cleanest, most natural nutrition possible.
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Effortless Reef Supplementation:
Simplify your reef routine with ready-to-dose live phytoplankton. Whether you maintain a nano reef or a full coral farm, a few capfuls of PodDrop phytoplankton daily or weekly support ongoing biodiversity, water balance, and long-term reef stability — because there’s truly Life in Every Drop.
UNDERSTANDING PHYTOPLANKTON CULTURE
Understanding Phytoplankton Ecology
Phytoplankton are microscopic photosynthetic organisms that serve as the foundation of all marine food webs. In reef aquariums, they play a vital ecological role by absorbing excess nutrients, producing oxygen, and feeding zooplankton and filter feeders. Each cell is a living nutrient powerhouse—rich in essential fatty acids (EPA, DHA), amino acids, and carotenoids—that sustains coral growth, boosts biodiversity, and stabilizes water chemistry.
At PodDrop, our live-cultured phytoplankton species are carefully maintained under controlled conditions to ensure maximum purity, density, and vitality, offering your reef a consistent source of living microalgae that mimics the balance of natural ocean ecosystems.
Species-Specific Benefits
Each phytoplankton species possesses unique characteristics that contribute to different nutritional and ecological functions in your reef system:
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Nannochloropsis oculata – A hardy green microalga rich in EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), making it an excellent base feed for copepods, rotifers, and bivalves. It’s also highly efficient at nutrient uptake, helping stabilize nitrate and phosphate levels while enhancing water clarity.
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Isochrysis galbana (T-Iso) – Known for its golden-brown hue and high DHA content, Isochrysis supports coral larvae development, filter feeder vitality, and copepod reproduction. Its small, motile cells make it a preferred diet for early-stage zooplankton and bivalves.
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Tetraselmis chui – A larger, flagellated green alga with balanced EPA, DHA, and amino acid profiles. It boosts fish coloration, promotes copepod growth, and contributes to water oxygenation through active photosynthesis.
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Rhodomonas salina – Deep red microalga high in carotenoids and phycoerythrin, providing a potent antioxidant source that enhances coral pigmentation and resilience under stress. Ideal for advanced reef systems focusing on coral coloration and planktonic biodiversity.
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Chaetoceros calcitrans – Silica-based diatoms valued for their high lipid and protein content, supporting larval fish development and robust copepod populations. Their rigid frustules promote steady sinking, delivering nutrients throughout the water column.
The Role of Single Phytoplankton Species in Reef Ecosystems
While natural oceans contain a mix of countless phytoplankton species, controlled reef environments often benefit from targeted single-species cultures. These allow reef keepers to fine-tune their systems based on specific goals—whether it’s nutrient control, coral feeding, or pod culture support.
By using PodDrop single-species phytoplankton, aquarists can maintain predictable nutrient uptake rates, consistent feeding schedules, and stable population dynamics, all while avoiding unwanted contaminants or overgrowths found in wild-sourced microalgae.
Each bottle is harvested fresh, guaranteeing purity, potency, and performance—creating a living link between light energy and every organism in your reef ecosystem.
