Description
Elevate the health and vitality of your reef ecosystem with Home Brew Cosmopolitan, a premium, live multi-strain phytoplankton blend. Specifically formulated to provide a diverse nutritional profile, this 15oz "cocktail" of marine microalgae is designed to support everything from the smallest stony corals to the most active filter feeders.
Product Overview
Home Brew Cosmopolitan is a concentrated, live feed that mimics the natural biodiversity found on wild reefs. By combining multiple strains of phytoplankton with varying cell sizes and nutritional densities, this blend ensures that a wide array of reef inhabitants—including SPS corals, LPS corals, clams, and copepods—receive the specific lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates they need to thrive.
Key Features & Benefits
- Multi-Strain Diversity: Unlike single-species feeds, Cosmopolitan utilizes a variety of strains like Dunaliella bardawil, Phaeodactylum tricornutum, and Chaetoceros calcitrans to provide a complete amino acid and fatty acid profile.
- Enhanced Coloration: Rich in natural pigments and beta-carotene, this blend helps boost the vibrant oranges, reds, and yellows in your corals and ornamental invertebrates.
- Optimized for Filter Feeders: The inclusion of ultramicro cell sizes makes this an ideal broadcast feed for delicate filter-feeding organisms that require microscopic particles for efficient capture.
- Microbial Stability: Features Hydrospace™ Purple Non-Sulfur Bacteria (PNSB) to assist in nutrient recycling and promote a balanced microbiome within the aquarium.
- Live & Potent: Shipped live to ensure maximum nutritional value, as live phytoplankton does not degrade or foul the water as quickly as preserved or dried alternatives.
The "Cosmopolitan" Strain Breakdown
- Dunaliella bardawil: High in β-carotene for superior pigment expression.
- Phaeodactylum tricornutum: An EPA-rich diatom that acts as high-energy growth fuel.
- Chaetoceros calcitrans: Specifically selected for its tiny cell size, making it perfect for SPS corals.
- Hydrospace™ PNSB: Works to manage organic waste and support long-term tank stability.
Ideal For:
- Mixed Reefs and SPS-dominant tanks.
- Feeding clams, scallops, and feather dusters.
- Boosting copepod and amphipod populations.
- Establishing a healthy biological foundation in new or established systems.
Usage Instructions
For best results, store refrigerated to maintain dormancy and shake gently before use to keep the cells in suspension. Broadcast feed directly into a high-flow area of the tank or target feed specific corals for a concentrated nutritional boost.
