Dose phyto from ATO?

[erik921]

I was curious if anyone has ever explored growing a freshwater species of phyto that is tolerant of salinity in their RODI ATO reservoir (perhaps a nanochloropsis species?)

I was thinking that by tuning the lighting vs. ATO rate one might be able to generate a continuous phytoplankton delivery system.

 

[RioReefr]

Have you cultivated phyto before? It requires fertilizers (I assume Phosphates/Nitrates) to grow, so not sure you want those pollutants going into your tank on a frequent basis.

Personally, I used to dose my own-made phyto to my corals and clam. But, I found Reef Roids to be less hassle free, cheaper and easier.