Tetraselmis suecica Live Food 90 ml

Tetraselmis suecica – Live Food 90 ml

Tetraselmis suecica is a microalga measuring about 20 micrometers, widely used as live food for fish larvae, corals, mollusks, and filter feeders.

It is known for its natural richness in EPA-type omega-3 fatty acids, pigments, vitamin E, and tocopherol. These elements promote the growth, vitality, and resilience of the organisms fed.

Nutritional Interest and Effects on the Environment

Tetraselmis suecica helps improve the overall quality of the aquarium environment. It is known to have a limiting effect on certain aquatic pathogens such as Vibrio or Aeromonas, thus contributing to the biological stability of the tank.

It can be used both as direct feed and as nutritional support for the cultivation of rotifers, copepods, or other microorganisms.

Product Characteristics

Packaging: 90 ml bottle of non-centrifuged live culture.

Culture harvested less than 24 hours before shipment.

Species: Tetraselmis suecica.

Direct use or for starting a culture.

Store in the refrigerator.

Recommended Dosage

Use about 10 ml for 100 L of aquarium water.

The product can be distributed several times a week according to the biological needs of the tank.

Particularly suitable for feeding fish larvae, crustaceans, bivalves, LPS, and SPS corals.

Benefits in Aquaculture

Tetraselmis suecica exhibits excellent tolerance to pH variations and difficult cultivation conditions. It has a high capacity to produce biomass and oils from nutrients present in the water, with low nutritional requirements.

It is suitable for intensive farming and serves as a natural alternative to artificial enrichments.

Starting and Maintaining a Culture

The culture is carried out in enriched seawater of the Guillard F/2 type, with an air supply via a filtered bubbler. A temperature close to 19°C and a photoperiod of 18 hours out of 24 are recommended.

When the culture becomes dense, it is possible to double the volume with enriched water and continue the production cycle.

This product should not be used in a newly established aquarium without specific accompaniment. Aquarist use only.

Why Use Tetraselmis suecica

Tetraselmis suecica is a natural, effective, and versatile live food. It supports microfauna, improves the biological stability of the environment, and perfectly complements the use of rotifers, copepods, and artemias.

It provides a sustainable solution for maintaining a living, balanced, and efficient environment.