PodDrop Tetraselmis chui Live Phytoplankton is a large, motile green microalga known for its high lipid content and strong nutritional value. Its slightly elongated cells make it ideal for feeding a broad range of reef inhabitants, from copepods and rotifers to bivalves and soft corals.

Each bottle contains a dense, live culture grown in sterile, controlled conditions to ensure freshness and consistency — a natural foundation for a thriving, balanced reef system.

Tetraselmis chui is a flagellated phytoplankton species capable of swimming in the water column, promoting even distribution throughout your tank. Its high energy and lipid levels make it a superior choice for stimulating copepod reproduction and enhancing coral feeding response.
Favored in marine hatcheries and reef aquaculture, it is well-tolerated in a wide salinity range and integrates easily into any live-feeding routine.

Tetraselmis chui is rich in EPA, DHA, amino acids, proteins, and chlorophyll, providing critical building blocks for coral tissue growth and vibrant coloration. Its natural pigments enhance photosynthetic efficiency in symbiotic corals and improve overall tank health.

• Shake gently before each use to resuspend live cells.

• Add directly to the display tank, refugium, or pod culture vessel.

• Recommended dosage: 5–10 mL per 10 gallons, 2–3 times per week.

• Turn off UV sterilizers or protein skimmers for 30–60 minutes after dosing to allow maximum uptake.

Keep refrigerated between 36–45°F (2–7°C) and away from direct light.
Do not freeze. Shake gently before each use.
Best used within 4 weeks for peak freshness and cell activity.

Combine Tetraselmis chui with other live phytoplankton species in the PodDrop Phyto Blend for a complete nutritional spectrum that supports pods, corals, and filter feeders alike.

At PodDrop, we culture each phytoplankton strain in isolated, sterile systems for maximum purity and density.
Every bottle is harvested fresh, shipped cold, and delivered with care — because every reef deserves life in every drop.

We guarantee live, active phytoplankton on delivery.
If your bottle arrives compromised, contact us within 24 hours with photos, and we’ll send a free replacement or store credit — hassle-free.

Orders ship Monday and Wednesday via 2-Day Shipping to preserve cell viability.
All live cultures are shipped in insulated packaging with cold packs when needed.
Due to the live nature of this product, returns are not accepted, but all orders are covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.