The Vibrant Red Phytoplankton for Color Enhancement

Rhodomonas salina is a stunning red phytoplankton strain, prized for its ability to enhance the vibrant colors of corals, fish, and live feed. Packed with phycoerythrin, this strain is ideal for feeding rotifers, brine shrimp, and copepods, providing exceptional pigmentation and nutritional benefits. Its striking red hue in the first few days of culturing makes it a favorite among aquarists and aquaculture enthusiasts alike.

To ensure the best results, this strain requires immediate attention upon arrival. We recommend setting up your culture the same day it arrives to activate our 3-day guarantee. Proper nitrogen levels and supplemental lighting with a 6k light and blue/red spectrum are critical to maintaining its red pigmentation. Stressful conditions can cause the strain to turn green within 48 hours, and while still Rhodomonas salina, the green version lacks the desired phycoerythrin content.

Key Features and Benefits

• Color-Enhancing Pigments: Contains phycoerythrin, which intensifies the natural coloration of corals, fish, and live feed.
• Nutrient-Rich: Provides optimal nutrition for rotifers, brine shrimp, and copepods.
• Lighting Recommendations: Thrives under 6k light with blue and red spectrum lighting as supplemental.
• Stress Sensitivity: Without proper care, the strain may shift from red to green, reducing its pigmentation benefits.
• Backup Storage: Keep an extra bottle in the fridge as a precaution to maintain a stable supply.

Culturing Recommendations

• Nutrients: Use Fritz F/2 two-part fertilizer for optimal growth.
• Lighting: Provide a 6k light source with blue and red spectrum for supplemental lighting.
• Environment: Maintain proper nitrogen levels to prevent color shifts.
• Backup Cultures: Grow 2-3 cultures simultaneously and store an extra bottle in the fridge for emergencies.

Important Shipping Information

Rhodomonas salina requires overnight shipping to ensure its viability. Set up your culture immediately upon arrival to activate our 3-day guarantee. If properly maintained, this strain will provide consistent pigment-enhancing benefits for your reef aquarium.