SDAQUARIST™
A blend of the 6 most widely used marine microalgae for use with invertebrates, chosen for their superior nutritional value: Isochrysis, Pavlova, Tetraselmis, Chaetoceros calcitrans, Thalassiosira weissflogii and Thalassiosira pseudonana
Product Description
A blend of the 6 most widely used marine microalgae for use with invertebrates: Isochrysis, Pavlova, Tetraselmis, Chaetoceros calcitrans, Thalassiosira weissflogii and Thalassiosira pseudonana that has demonstrated success with a variety of shellfish and other invertebrates such as bivalves, brine shrimp, tube worms, & sea cucumber larvae.
Benefits
Super Nutrition
Excellent nutrition from first feeding larvae all the way up through broodstock, increasing both growth rates and survival. Delivers a healthy balance of omegas, lipids, proteins, and critical sterols. Same nutritional value of live algae in an easy-to-use, refrigerated form.
Value
Intact cell structure means a cleaner tank, less waste, and value.
Easy to use
Delivers the same nutritional value of live algae in an easy-to-use, refrigerated form.
Use & Storage
Storage
Refrigerate (33-42°F / 1-5°C) before and after opening. The best place to store algae is the bottom shelf because that is the coldest place in your refrigerator. The worst place to store it is the refrigerator door which may not be cold enough. Do not store in your freezer because freezing will break many of the algae cells.
If you accidentally leave the bottle out overnight in a stable environment where temperatures don’t exceed 75°F / 24°C, then the product will be fine. But, keep in mind that this may shorten the shelf-life, so try to use it up before the Best By date.
Best By
9 Months
Directions
If you have not used SDaquarist before, start with 1 drop per gallon each day (1 teaspoon per 100 gallons) . Your animals will rapidly become accustomed to the phytoplankton (microalgae) and be able to feed on quite a bit more.
If your animals do not "clear" the water in less than an hour - back off on the amount you are adding because your systems is not fully digesting all the microalgae.
A common dosage for a mature system is 1-5 drops per gallon (1-5 teaspoons per 100 gallons) each day, depending on your tank setup and animal density.
Broadcast Feeding:
Simply add the dose to a high flow area of the tank. We recommend turning off your skimmer before adding the algae. Many customers have been successful by putting their skimmer on a vacation timer so it automatically turns back on later in the evening (2 hours is a good window).
Target feeding:
Dilute 1 part SDaquarist to 4 parts tank water. Mix thoroughly. Turn off all pumps to allow the tank to go calm. Using a target feeding device, feed your animals. Wait about 30 minutes and then turn everything back on. Target Feeding undiluted product is not advised.
Usage Tips
We recommend turning off your skimmer before adding the algae. Many customers have been successful by putting their skimmer on a vacation timer so it automatically turns back on later in the evening (2 hours is a good window).
Technical Information
Guaranteed analysis:
| Crude Protein (min) | 2.5% |
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| Crude Fat (min) | 1.0% |
| Crude Fiber (max) | 0.2% |
| Moisture (max) | 93% |
Additional Guarantees:
| Microalgal biomass (min | 14% |
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Ingredients:
Seawater, Marine Microalgae (Chaetoceros calcitrans, Isochrysis, Pavlova, Tetraselmis, Thalassiosira pseudonana, and Thalassiosira weissflogii), Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Carbonate, Ascorbic Acid, Larixinic Acid, Sodium Alginate
