{"product_id":"tisochrysis-lutea-live","title":"Tisochrysis lutea - Live","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTisochrysis lutea – Live Phytoplankton Culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTisochrysis lutea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a golden-brown marine phytoplankton species prized for its rich nutritional profile, particularly its high concentration of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), an essential omega-3 fatty acid important to the growth, development, and reproduction of many marine organisms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidely used in marine aquaculture, this small-celled microalga provides a valuable source of nutrition for copepods, rotifers, bivalves, and other suitable filter-feeding organisms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4th Dimension Aquatics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTisochrysis lutea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is cultivated in isolated cultures under controlled conditions, providing a dedicated source of live phytoplankton for reef aquariums and aquaculture applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutritional Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRich in DHA Omega-3:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Supplies an important fatty acid involved in cellular development, growth, and reproductive processes in marine organisms.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSmall Cell Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Typically approximately 4–6 microns, making it suitable for a variety of small filter feeders and live-feed cultures.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHighly Digestible:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its relatively delicate cell covering makes it a valuable food source for organisms capable of consuming phytoplankton.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNatural Carotenoids:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Contains pigments such as fucoxanthin, contributing to its characteristic golden-brown coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLive-Feed Enrichment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Frequently used in aquaculture to improve the nutritional quality of zooplankton raised as food for fish and invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTisochrysis lutea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is particularly valuable for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCopepods \u0026amp; Rotifers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Supports live-feed production and provides DHA-rich nutrition for appropriate cultured species.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eClams \u0026amp; Bivalves:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offers appropriately sized phytoplankton cells for many suspension-feeding species.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMarine Larvae:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Commonly used in aquaculture feeding programs, including the nutritional enrichment of live prey.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eReef Aquariums:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides an additional live phytoplankton food source for suitable filter-feeding organisms and the microfauna that contribute to the marine food web.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Dosing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Aquariums:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Begin with 5 mL per 25 gallons of aquarium water daily. Adjust dosage and frequency as needed based on aquarium size, livestock, feeding response, and nutrient levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopepod \u0026amp; Live-Feed Cultures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adjust feeding quantities and frequency according to culture volume, population density, and consumption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep refrigerated; do not freeze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShake gently before each use to redistribute settled cells.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the container sealed when not in use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid prolonged exposure to heat and direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse while fresh for optimal culture quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Sizes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8 oz | 16 oz | 32 oz | 64 oz | 1 Gallon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultured by 4th Dimension Aquatics — Florida Certified Aquaculture Facility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"4th Dimension Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":67678110122226,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":67678110154994,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32 oz","offer_id":67678110187762,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"64 oz","offer_id":67678110220530,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gallon ( 128 oz)","offer_id":67678110253298,"sku":null,"price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0838\/8794\/8018\/files\/F9A9E4DF-29A9-4B36-9036-F6E5EF8545DF.png?v=1791779447","url":"https:\/\/4thdimensionaquatics.com\/products\/tisochrysis-lutea-live","provider":"4th Dimension Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}