🌱 Daily Dosage
Recommended Range:
➡️ 25–75 mL per 100 L of aquarium volume
- Use the higher end for heavily stocked systems.
- These figures are a general guide—many aquarists successfully use larger doses without adverse effects.
💡 Tips for Optimal Use
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🌿 All aquaria benefit from phytoplankton. The goal is to dose as much as your system can handle—without triggering negative side effects.
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📉 Consistent dosing may gradually reduce nutrient levels as your system adapts.
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📈 Overdosing can lead to unconsumed phytoplankton breaking down, potentially causing nutrient spikes.
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🧪 Monitor nitrate and phosphate weekly or fortnightly, especially when adjusting your dosing routine.
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⚠️ Diatom blooms:
If one becomes noticeable, pause dosing for a few days, then resume at a slightly reduced rate.
If you're battling dinoflagellates, a diatom bloom may actually help suppress them. -
🔬 Always verify under a microscope. Never assume—accurate identification is key to effective management.
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🔄 Your aquarium evolves. Adjust dosing over time to match your system’s unique balance and needs.
🧴 Important Note
These instructions are intended for live Nannochloropsis cultures.
They may not apply to other Nannochloropsis-based products, including Nanno Blast™.
👉 For Nanno Blast™, please refer to its specific dosing guide.
🛒 Choose Your Blend — With or Without Copepods
Each of our premium phytoplankton blends is available in two formats:
| Blend Name | Without Copepods | With Copepods |
|---|---|---|
| Nannochloropsis | Shop Nannochloropsis | Add Copepods |
| Gold Rush | Shop Gold Rush | Add Copepods |
| Hulk Juice | Shop Hulk Juice | Add Copepods |
| Reef’s Choice | Shop Reef’s Choice | Add Copepods |
- 🧬 With Copepods: Ideal for boosting microfauna, feeding finicky fish, and enhancing coral vitality.
- 🌿 Without Copepods: Great for systems already rich in microfauna or when targeting specific phytoplankton benefits.
👉 Visit the Live Copepod & Phytoplankton Deals page to customize your order by blend, volume, and copepod quantity.
⚖️ Disclaimer
This guidance is built on thousands of hours of research, customer feedback, and in-house testing.
Every aquarium is different—this is not a one-size-fits-all formula, but a reliable starting point to help you dial in the right routine for your tank.