How long is Ocean Magik good for?

OceanMagik will give the best results if used within 4 weeks and should be stored in a refrigerator that is between 34°F – 40°F.

What is the best macro algae?

Whether you are looking for some macroalgae to put in your tank, here are the 10 best macroalgae to put in a reef tank.

  1. Chaetomorpha.
  2. Green Gracilaria.
  3. Ulva (Sea Lettuce)
  4. Blue Hypnea.
  5. Red Gracilaria.
  6. Agardhiella.
  7. Brown Gracilaria.
  8. Pom Pom Gracilaria.

Do I need copepods in my tank?

Copepods (pods) are essentially required for any reef aquarium. They perform three important ecological tasks: (1) Graze on benthic microalgae, (2) scavenge detritus, and (3) serve as food for diverse zooplanktivores.

How do you feed phyto feast?

Target feeding: Dilute 1 part Phyto-Feast 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.

How do you use phytoplankton in a reef tank?

Direct dosing phytoplankton is the technique used when you aim a tiny burst of phyto directly towards the extended polyps of the targeted coral or clam. To dose phytoplankton directly, you need an eyedropper, turkey baster, or pipette to extract a small amount of phyto from the bottle.

Do copepods eat algae?

Copepods and Rotifers eat decaying food, algae, and other organic matter, cleaning your tank and reducing tank maintenance. FEED FINICKY EATERS: Some fish, such as Mandarinfish, Clownfish, and Wrasses, can be very picky eaters.

How fast does macro algae grow?

Under the right conditions, biomass can increase 150 percent per month.

What do macro algae do?

Macroalgae is a large type of algae that is mostly beneficial and is used mainly to fight nutrient levels and microalgae growth. It is most commonly found in refugiums in the sump area of a tank. Unlike GFO or protein skimming, using microalgae to combat algae growth and nutrient export is completely natural and cheap.

What is Phyto Feast good for?

Super-nutritious food for filter feeders including corals, Tridacnid clams, scallops, feather dusters, tunicates and zooplankton.