⭐ Dosing Guide Hub
Dosing Guide Hub
Science‑backed daily dosing instructions for phytoplankton, copepods, and dinoflagellate control — refined through real‑world aquaculture and reef‑safe testing.
How to Use This Guide
This guide provides clear, science‑backed daily dosing recommendations for every phytoplankton and copepod blend we produce. All products follow a simple universal rule: dose 25 mL per 100 L daily, increasing up to 100 mL daily for heavily stocked or nutrient‑hungry systems. Every reef is unique — use this information to understand your system’s needs, then choose the blend that best supports your biodiversity and nutrient balance.
What Affects Your Ideal Dosing Amount?
- Stocking Density: More fish, corals, and microfauna = higher phyto demand.
- Refugium Size: Larger refugiums consume more phytoplankton daily.
- Coral Type: Filter feeders and NPS corals benefit from higher dosing.
- Microfauna Load: Pods, rotifers, and worms all feed on phyto.
- Nutrient Levels: Low‑nutrient systems often require more phyto to stabilize.
- Dino Recovery: Systems battling dinos may require maximum dosing.
Visual Dosing Chart
| System Type | Daily Dose | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lightly Stocked | 25 mL / 100 L | Baseline maintenance |
| Moderately Stocked | 50 mL / 100 L | Most common dose |
| Heavily Stocked | 100 mL / 100 L | High demand systems |
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Reef’s Choice – Six‑Strain Phytoplankton Blend
Recommended Daily Dose:
➡️ 25 mL per 100 L daily
Increase up to 100 mL daily for heavily stocked or nutrient‑hungry systems.
Combines Hulk Juice and Gold Rush for maximum biodiversity and resilience.
Choose Your Blend →Hulk Juice – Three‑Strain Phytoplankton Blend
Recommended Daily Dose:
➡️ 25 mL per 100 L daily
Increase up to 100 mL daily for nutrient‑hungry reefs.
Supports coral health, microfauna, and microbial diversity.
Choose Your Blend →Gold Rush – Golden‑Brown Phytoplankton Blend
Recommended Daily Dose:
➡️ 25 mL per 100 L daily
Increase up to 100 mL daily for heavily stocked systems.
Promotes copepod growth, diatom blooms, and microbial balance.
Choose Your Blend →Nannochloropsis – Single‑Strain Powerhouse
Recommended Daily Dose:
➡️ 25 mL per 100 L daily
Increase up to 100 mL daily for nutrient uptake and diatom support.
Ideal for nutrient control and diatom support in reef systems.
Choose Your Blend →Copepod Dosing – Seeding & Maintenance
Recommended Daily Dose:
➡️ 25 mL per 100 L daily
Increase up to 100 mL daily for pod‑hungry or heavily stocked systems.
Boosts biodiversity, detritus cleanup, and finicky fish feeding.
Choose Your Blend →Dino Assist – Natural Dinoflagellate Control
Recommended Daily Dose:
➡️ 100 mL per 100 L daily
Continue until a healthy diatom bloom appears.
Stimulates reef‑safe diatom blooms to suppress nuisance dinoflagellates.
Choose Your Blend →Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to turn off my skimmer when dosing?
No — live phyto is neutrally buoyant and skimmers remove very little of it.
Can I overdose phytoplankton?
It’s extremely difficult. Excess phyto is consumed by microfauna or broken down naturally.
Should I refrigerate after opening?
Yes. All live blends must remain refrigerated to maintain cell density and viability.
Can I mix blends?
Absolutely — blends like Reef’s Choice are designed for synergy.
How long until I see results?
Most systems show improved clarity, pod activity, and coral response within 7–14 days.
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