The Reef Team currently cultivates their own phytoplankton for many uses.  Rotifers and copepods are grown using our own batches of phytoplankton.  It is a relatively hardy and nutritious species that is easily cultivated.  Click on the link above if you are interested in growing your own!

           Mr. Blackmer recently gave a short lecture using this presentation to a Kalamazoo based club, the West Michigan Marine Aquarium Club.  If you are having trouble downloading the PowerPoint, please email me and I will be happy to send you the information.

Phytoplankton

This a picture of some of the Reef Team’s own home grown phytoplankton.
Phytoplankton growing area

How To Grow Phytoplankton…

 

How to grow

Rotifers