Rhodomonas salina Phytoplankton Culture

Product Overview

Rhodomonas salina is the premium red cryptophyte phytoplankton for intensifying coral coloration and delivering elite nutrition to reef aquariums. These 6-8 micron red-pink flagellates contain the highest combined DHA+EPA omega-3 levels of any phytoplankton while offering soft, easily digested cell walls that make nutrients immediately bioavailable. Red phycoerythrin pigments provide the raw materials for coral red and orange fluorescent proteins, creating visible color enhancement within 2-3 weeks of regular feeding.

Perfect for competition-grade reef systems and color-focused aquarists, Rhodomonas salina represents copepod superfood—its superior digestibility and nutrient density boost copepod reproduction rates beyond what green phytoplankton can achieve. The active swimming behavior keeps cells suspended in the water column longer, ensuring efficient consumption by both copepods and filter-feeding corals, clams, sponges, and feather dusters. Beyond coloration, the exceptional fatty acid profile supports coral tissue growth, immune function, and stress resistance. Rhodomonas salina arrives as a living, actively dividing culture ready to feed your reef and enrich your copepod populations immediately.