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Dark green Nannochloropsis culture aerating in a glass vessel

August 12, 2025 1 min read beginner

How to Culture Nannochloropsis (Nanno) Phytoplankton

Phytoplankton is the foundation of every live food chain in reef tanks. It feeds copepods, rotifers, clams, corals, and filter feeders. Culturing your own is cheap, simple, and sustainable. For beginners, Nannochloropsis is the hardiest and easiest strain...

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