Phyto's and filter socks.

GaryZ · 11-08-2005, 07:21 PM

Anyone know if phyto-plankton is small enough to make through your average aquarium filter sock? Say, 100 microns.

**Ninong** · 11-08-2005, 10:12 PM

The typical species used in phytoplankton products for reef aquaria are certainly small enough.

Here is Premium Aquatics' description of the three species of unicellular algae that make up D.T.'s:

"DT's is now a blend of three species phytoplankton. Two species of Nannochloropsis ; N. oculata at 2-3 microns, and N. salina at 4-8 microns, along with Chlorella sp.at 5-12 microns."

11-08-2005, 07:21 PM	#1
GaryZ Council Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 253	Phyto's and filter socks. Anyone know if phyto-plankton is small enough to make through your average aquarium filter sock? Say, 100 microns. Last edited by GaryZ; 11-08-2005 at 07:37 PM.

11-08-2005, 10:12 PM	#2
Ninong Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Louisiana Posts: 20,692	The typical species used in phytoplankton products for reef aquaria are certainly small enough. Here is Premium Aquatics' description of the three species of unicellular algae that make up D.T.'s: "DT's is now a blend of three species phytoplankton. Two species of Nannochloropsis ; N. oculata at 2-3 microns, and N. salina at 4-8 microns, along with Chlorella sp.at 5-12 microns." __________________ Ninong

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