ESV phytoplankton

[4angel]

I have recently started feeding my tank with ESV phytoplankton formula. During this same time I have also noticed that the tank has started developing macro algae. I have no problem with this frankly the different type of macro has added a nice diversity. I guess my question is do you think this is as a result of the addition of the phytoplankton. Has anyone else experienced the same.?
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[Anonymous]

yep. Unless you have something that specifically needs phytoplankton, I wouldn't go through the trouble of using it.

Ty

 

[4angel]

I was told it was a good supplement for softies.
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[Anonymous]

I'm sure they use some of it, but they don't need it. If you do use the stuff, you have to target feed, otherwise, you'll end up fouling the tank.

 

[DJ88]

ESV's Spray dried Phyto if used properly can be benefical to your tank. I still use some from time to time(I now use DT"s and Golden Pearls). But you need to put it in a blender and break it up into smaller pieces. By runing it in a blender for two minutes with some water you can break its size down to a more readily taken in particle size. Once this is done it becomes quite beneficial. If not the particle sizes are too big for consumption. Once blended I just poured the soup in front of a powerhead.

As well make sure you don't put too much in. Or you may get algae blooms. Start small then slowly ramp up the amount fed.

Take a read of 2002 Marine FIsh annual and you will get all kinds of great info.

HTH

 

[4angel]

I basicaly dose the tank twice a week. I have some really nice looking blue, red, and green macro growing. I would say about the only unsightly thing growing would be the bubble stuff thats starting to get out of control.
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