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Kent Marine PhytoPlex Phytoplankton 8 oz.
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Kent Marine PhytoPlex Phytoplankton 8 oz.

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Description: Kent Phytoplex is a highly concentrated complex of aqua cultured, naturally occurring marine phytoplankton It contains Nannochloropsis, Tetraselmis and Isochrysis sp. Tahitian ranging in size from 2 to 15 micr...
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Description:
Kent Phytoplex is a highly concentrated complex of aqua cultured, naturally occurring marine phytoplankton
  • It contains Nannochloropsis, Tetraselmis and Isochrysis sp. Tahitian ranging in size from 2 to 15 microns
  • Phytoplex provides necessary proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids for live hard & soft corals, tube worms, clams and other invertebrates
  • It is rich in the omega-3 fatty acids, DHA and EPA and is useful in feeding rotifers and other plankton and in raising larval fish
Phytoplex is grown in cold saltwater under laboratory conditions. It contains over 3 billion cells per capful and is typically about 15 times as concentrated as competing live cultures, meaning that one 8 oz. bottle of Phytoplex has more phytoplankton cells than 1 gallon of the competition. It is free of viruses, toxins and heavy metals which can be a problem when using live algae cultures, cultured in outdoor ponds. Phytoplex contains Nannochloropsis, a small green flagellate and Tetraselmis, a large green flagellate both containing high EPA lipid levels as well as high protein contents. It also contains Tahitian Isochrysis, a small yellow flagellate which is rich in protein, carbohydrates and DHA lipids. Phytoplex is very useful in SPS and soft coral propagation as well as overall reef maintenance.

Directions:
Shake well immediately before use.

Important:
Invertebrate foods should be used sparingly in a marine aquarium, to prevent loss of water quality! Add 1 to 2 teaspoons per 50 gallons (1 capful from 8 or 16 oz. bottle, or 5 ml = 1 teaspoon) in an area of high water flow. Feed daily or several times weekly, depending on animal load.

Tip:
Nitrite testing will warn of overdosing.

Target Method:
Individual animals may be targeted with this product and this is the most efficient method. It also causes less pollution in the aquarium. To do this, purchase a plastic syringe at any drug store. Fill the syringe with Kent Phytoplex and dispense, as necessary where the product will flow over the animal. Do not touch the animal with the syringe. Do not contaminate this product with aquarium water by inserting syringe into this container!

Considerations for use:
For SPS or soft coral propagation, Kent Phytoplex can be used daily. For best results, use Coral Accel simultaneously. Keep a close watch on water quality and do not overfeed! Feed Micro Vert once weekly in lieu of Coral Accel on that day. Continue your normal regimen of Kent® Kalkwasser, Tech CB and Coral-Vite. Kent Marine Essential Elements should be used simultaneously to replace those minerals lost to protein skimming and carbon or resin filtration. Tech I Iodine will provide excellent results. Live corals require strong lighting, with proper spectrum and strong water movement in a well established aquarium. Regular water changes with Kent Sea Salt are encouraged. Use Kent Marine Superbuffer-dKH or new Pro Buffer dKH to control alkalinity, prevent pH swings, and encourage deposition of new coral structure.

Active Ingredients:
Nannochloropsis, Tetraselmis and Isochrysis sp. Tahitian. (All aqua cultured, naturally occurring marine phytoplankton.)

Precautions:
Not for human consumption. Keep out of reach of children!

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Kent Marine PhytoPlex Phytoplankton 8 oz. Reviews

"Kent phytoplex" - Product Review by Leonardo Jimenez (Posted on 10/4/11)
Rating
Excellent!

Comments: Very Good product .
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"Kent Marine Phytoplex" - Product Review by Bill Fette (Posted on 8/7/11)
Rating
Excellent!

Comments: Excellent product! Have used it for years with no complaints!

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"Kent Phyto" - Product Review by Edward Zito (Posted on 3/1/10)
Rating
Excellent!

Comments: Good quality product that works great for my corals.

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"Great Food For Live Cultures" - Product Review by Lindsey Tripp (Posted on 1/10/10)
Rating
Excellent!

Comments: While I've used this as a food for my reef set ups and liked it, my favorite use by far is for feeding live cultures of brineshrimp, copepods, and rotifers that will later be used to feed reef set ups.
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<br />Partly because of this reason I especially appreciate that there isn't anything other than phytoplankton in it. Many of the other phytoplankton products have zoo plankton or vitamin/mineral supplements added which is great for coral use, but terrible if you are using it for cultures.
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<br />I've maintained live phytoplankton cultures as well for the purpose of feeding live food cultures, and I still do, but this is as good or better in many ways, and far easier if you only intend to keep live food cultures sporadically or short term.

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"Great product! Great price!" - Product Review by Christina Bryant (Posted on 12/3/09)
Rating
Excellent!

Comments: Works great! I have a 125 gallon tank with lots of coral and 3 anemones. I had 2 but one split into 2 separate anemones after using this product for a few months. So now I have 3. Love this stuff.

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"kent marine phytoplex" - Product Review by Salvador Nunez (Posted on 8/24/09)
Rating
Excellent!

Comments: this it's by far one of the best product i have used for the past 3 years and my coral seem to lik it and yes
<br />i will recomend this to any one

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"Additives" - Product Review by Christopher Zaborowicz (Posted on 1/15/09)
Rating
Average

Comments: I didn't like the way the majoirty of the product remained floating on top of the water. I liked using MicroVert instead and will switch back after this is fnished.

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"Good product" - Product Review by Will Hunsaker (Posted on 8/23/08)
Rating
Excellent!

Comments: My corals seem to like this stuff. I dont think my coral have ever been so big

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"very good" - Product Review by Blesson Mathew (Posted on 6/6/08)
Rating
Great!

Comments: excellent product for soft and hard corals

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"great product" - Product Review by Victor Sanz Hernansanz (Posted on 5/20/08)
Rating
Great!

Comments: I like, i use it since the beginning.

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"PhytoPlex" - Product Review by Tony Gomez (Posted on 5/14/08)
Rating
Excellent!

Comments: I have been using Phytoplex from the beginning of my reef years. My reef tank is 25 years old and my corals and inverts have been doing great.I have been using Phytoplex for many years and I would definitely recommend it to any reef enthusiast Beginner or expert.

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"kent phytoplex" - Product Review by Kim Dawid (Posted on 4/4/08)
Rating
Great!

Comments: i like it

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"Phytoplex" - Product Review by Harold Tranten (Posted on 12/12/07)
Rating
Excellent!

Comments: Corals reacted well to the phytoplex

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