Instant Algae - Live vs Non Viable Algae

Live vs. Non Viable Algae

Instant Algae^© is a non-viable algae product, meaning that it cannot be used to start a culture. However very few aquaculture applications need microalgae that reproduces, and there are several advantages to having a non-viable product:

Stable nutritional profile - live algae constantly need nutrients (plant fertilizers) to remain healthy, but these nutrients are not normally added during the feed-out process so the nutritional profile rapidly falls off. Instant Algae^© does not need nutrients so it maintains the same profile in your refrigerator or in your tank.
Super High Rotifer Concentrations - With live algae it's difficult to get densities higher than 1-2,000 / ml. With Instant Algae^© it's easy to get concentrations in excess of 5,000 and many hatcheries exceed 15,000 / ml. For more information about high rotifer densities click here.
Easier to Capture, Faster Feeding - Some algae like Tetraselmis move rapidly, so your animals use large amounts of energy to capture them. Instant Algae^© is non-motile, making it easy to capture and consume. The conserved energy increases both growth and survival rates.
Excellent Suspension, No Fouling, No Cluming - Unlike powered feeds, Instant Algae^© will stay suspended the water column for 1-2 days with minimum circulation. And since the cells are intact they do not grow for bacteria quickly and won't foul your tank.

Last updated 2003-04-06