Type of phyto to feed

[jda]

The LFS quit selling DTs, so I bought 1/2 gallon of Kent Phytoplex. Should I switch back to DTs and order some online, or is the phytoplex OK?

 

[ADS]

I would decide if you want to feed live or dead phyto. DT's is live.
LiquidBiolife another option. With your size system you could go either way. If you go with non-live stuff, try ESV freezed dried phyto. It's cheap and easy to use with better particle size for filter feeders.
Adam

 

[Peabody]

Agreed. You could also set up a cheap culturing station yourself.
Try to get some DTs.....your clams will thank you for feeding that over the Kent stuff (Apparently under microscopic exam it is very "clumpy"....too big for clams)

 

[jda]

What do I need to setup a culturing station? Is some documentation on this?

 

[gcvt]

Check out Susan's site at http://www.sjwilson.net/reef

She's got a step-by-step tutorial for setting up your own culturing station. I've been running mine for almost a year and can't even imagine how much money I've saved over buying phyto.