{"product_id":"seachem-reef-phytoplankton-special-order-product","title":"Seachem Reef Phytoplankton (Special Order)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"119\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"119\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eSeachem Reef Phytoplankton™ is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"215\"\u003econcentrated blend of green and brown marine phytoplankton\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to provide essential fatty acids, proteins, vitamins, amino acids, and biological carotenoids for invertebrate diets. The particle size ranges from \u003cstrong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"384\"\u003e1–20 μm\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it suitable for a broad range of tropical marine aquarium filter feeders and invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"919\"\u003eReef Phytoplankton™ contains a \u003cstrong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"552\"\u003enatural source of carotenoids\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering essential proteins and a more bioavailable source of pigmentation compared to other natural or synthetic pigments. Carotenoids also provide \u003cstrong data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"727\"\u003eantioxidant benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e. The formula is enhanced to increase the bioavailability of proteins, lipids, B vitamins, and other organic nutrients, reducing the energy required by organisms to gain nutritional benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eBlending multiple phytoplankton species yields better nutritional value; studies show \u003cstrong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eincreased consumption by filter feeders\u003c\/strong\u003e when using mixed cultures versus single-species cultures (Villa, B. Rico, Le Coz, J. 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