Answer: For peak vitality, we recommend acclimating and adding your cultures within 2-4 hours of arrival. These are live biological organisms that thrive best when introduced to their new ecosystem quickly.

Answer: Yes. To maintain the nutritional profile and “fresh-harvest” quality of our artisan phyto, keep it refrigerated between 34°F and 40°F and shake gently once a day to prevent settling.

Answer: Absolutely. Every culture we sell is 100% lab-cultured in our facility to ensure they are free of pests and pathogens, providing a clean boost to your aquarium’s biodiversity.

Answer: While every tank is unique, a standard “Artisan Routine” involves feeding phytoplankton 2-3 times per week and seeding pods once a month or as needed to maintain your Mandarin or wrasse populations. 

Choosing the right volume depends on whether you are seeding a new tank or supplementing an established population for a hungry fish like a Mandarin Wrasse.

• • 8oz Bottle: Perfect for nano-reefs and tanks up to 30 gallons. Great for a quick biodiversity boost.

• • 16oz Bottle: Our most popular size, ideal for standard reef setups between 30 and 75 gallons.

• 32oz Bottle: Designed for larger systems (75+ gallons) or for those trying to rapidly establish a breeding population in a new refugium.

Note: For heavily stocked tanks with multiple pod-eaters, we recommend moving up one size to ensure a sustainable population.