LF: PhytoPlankton (Calgary)

[fragNplug]

Anyone have a successful culture of Phytoplankton they are raising?
Looking to start growing my own to raise my own pods.
Nanochloropsus strain perhaps.

[Alberta-newb]

Not at the moment but within the next few months.

I dabbled for a few months and had a good batch going. To try things out I used DT's for a starter which I believe is a blend of nano, T-iso, and tet? Cultures started out a nice bright green but over time they switched to a yellow-gold as one strain took over. I then "pushed" the culture to see how long before it crashes (over two weeks). Next time around I'll be starting with pure strains and improve hygiene to prevent cross-contamination. I will be culturing calanoid copepods next year so I need to get the phyto down pat. I'll be getting in some pure strains and will let you know, would be nice to share cultures so we have back-ups.:smile:

Francis

[fishytime]

Ah.....Canada....a truly multi-cultural society:mrgreen:

[BlueAbyss]

^ terrible.

:wink:

[michika]

I always used to get my strains from Florida Aqua-Culture Farms. I did T-iso and Nano back in the day...

Francis, what does your set up look like?

[fragNplug]

Ah.....Canada....a truly multi-cultural society:mrgreen:

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