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Fritz Aquatics PRO - F/2 Algae Food PTA - 16oz
Part a of a two-part growth medium for algae growth
Great for reef hobbyists growing algae at home
Concentrated, economical formula
Package Weight: 0.54 kilograms
Part a of a two-part growth medium for algae growth. Microalgae is an important food source for aquatic animals. Penaeid shrimp, fresh-water prawns, Artemia sp., Bivalve mollusks, etc., Have been successfully raised utilizing algae. Mass cultivation of microalgae requires a mixture of vitamins and minerals to supply nutrients for maximum growth. Our special formulation in two solutions (solution “a†and solution “bâ€), keeping separate vitamins from trace elements, allows for storage without the decomposition of vitamins or precipitation of trace elements. This pre-made formula allows the aqua culturist to devote time to culturing organisms, instead of agonizing over analytical balances. F/2 algae food supplies essential vitamins and minerals in a complete, easy to use liquid form in the concentrations according to Guillard’s 1975 f/2 formulation. F/2 algae food, used as directed, allows fast growth rate and high cell densities to be achieved.