My How To Culture Phytoplankton Guide

[vikinglord13]

I'm actually curious if it's possible to culture phyto just by putting fish food in the bottle rather than fertilizer

 

[dartier]

I'm actually curious if it's possible to culture phyto just by putting fish food in the bottle rather than fertilizer

Not directly no. The fish food would have to be broken down to inorganic nutrients first, and then would still be lacking in some areas most likely. Far easier to use F/2 in the first place as it has all the needed nutrients in the right proportions for microalgae.

Dennis

 

[vikinglord13]

Ahh, that makes sense. Thanks!