{"product_id":"nannochloropsis-oculata-live","title":"Nannochloropsis Oculata - Live","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNannochloropsis oculata — Live Phytoplankton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall cells with an important role in the marine food web. Our live, single-species \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNannochloropsis oculata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides a natural food source for compatible filter feeders and is especially useful for feeding and enriching rotifers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes Nannochloropsis beneficial?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA natural source of EPA omega-3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNannochloropsis is known for its EPA content—an essential omega-3 fatty acid used in marine animal nutrition. When rotifers consume it, they carry that nutrition to the fish larvae and other animals that eat them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeds the food web\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding phytoplankton supports more than the animals consuming it directly. By nourishing suitable zooplankton, Nannochloropsis helps move nutrition from microscopic algae into the larger marine food web.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUseful for live-food production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNannochloropsis is widely used in aquaculture for rotifer production and enrichment. It’s a practical choice for hobbyists raising live foods and looking to incorporate an EPA-rich phytoplankton species into their feeding program.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA single species for targeted feeding and culturing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you’re feeding an aquarium or starting a separate phytoplankton culture, a single-species bottle lets you choose exactly what you’re adding. It can also be paired with other phytoplankton species to provide a broader nutritional mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep refrigerated and shake gently before each use. We recommend a starting dose of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 mL per 25 gallons of aquarium water, daily or every other day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adjust as needed based on your aquarium’s livestock, nutrient levels, and response to feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in 8, 16, 32, and 64 oz bottles, plus 1-gallon sizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultured by 4th Dimension Aquatics — a Florida Certified Aquaculture Facility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor aquarium and aquaculture use only. Not for human consumption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"4th Dimension Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"• 8 oz","offer_id":67774035230962,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"• 16 0z","offer_id":67774035263730,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"•32 oz","offer_id":67774035296498,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"• 64 oz","offer_id":67774035329266,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"• 1 gallon (128 oz)","offer_id":67774035362034,"sku":null,"price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0838\/8794\/8018\/files\/IMG-5303.png?v=1792311939","url":"https:\/\/4thdimensionaquatics.com\/products\/nannochloropsis-oculata-live","provider":"4th Dimension Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}