Fritz Aquatics PRO - F/2 Algae Food PTA- 1 Gallon (84200)

Part a of a two-part growth medium for algae growth. Microalgae is an important food source for aquatic animals. Penaeid shrimp, fresh-water prawns, Artemia sp., Bivalve mollusks, etc., Have been successfully raised utilizing algae. Mass cultivation of microalgae requires a mixture of vitamins and minerals to supply nutrients for maximum growth. Our special formulation in two solutions (solution a and solution b), keeping separate vitamins from trace elements, allows for storage without the decomposition of vitamins or precipitation of trace elements. This pre-made formula allows the aqua culturist to devote time to culturing organisms, instead of agonizing over analytical balances. F/2 algae food supplies essential vitamins and minerals in a complete, easy to use liquid form in the concentrations according to Guillards 1975 f/2 formulation. F/2 algae food, used as directed, allows fast growth rate and high cell densities to be achieved.