LiquidLifePhytoplankton Anyone know of it?????

newreefman1 · 11-04-2001, 08:42 PM

Hey all. I used to use DT's Phytoplankton. They they stopped carrying it at my lfs. I forgot about it. Saw it today at a different LFS and the owner who is a moron suggested trying a new product called LiquidLifeUSA
website at liquidlifeusa.com
It has an even ratio of 1/3 1/3 1/3 of tetraselmis, nannochloropsis, and t-isochrysis(which if i recall was taken out of the orig DT's because of availability).
The odd thing about this new product is a) it is frozen when not used but does not freeze. B) Is in a small container and it says 1 spray per 30 gallons per every other day. c) its 30 bucks so I refrained from getting it till I heard anything back.
I read up on it on the site and in a pamphlet. Anyone use this product???
Know anything about it?
Any comparisons with DT's?

Thanks in advance

Jason

ranaman · 11-04-2001, 10:01 PM

You are seeing an algae cryo-paste. The algae is treated with food grade preservatives that don't freeze so ice crystals don't hurt the cells. A similar product is sold by Brine shrimp Direct as Tahatian Blend. see http://brineshrimpdirect.com/brine%2...brineshrimpa23
For more info on this stuff check out http://www.seafarm.com

David · 11-04-2001, 11:02 PM

Yea, I use the stuff, can't say it's any better than DT's but then I can't say I see any difference between those two and kent marine Phytoplex as far as results go. The liquid life goes a long way and it is my first choice, I got into it as I am working on rotifer cultures and using it as supplement. What I really like is that there is a real person involved, Edward. He is in LA area and his phone number is on the ad pamphlet, you can call him up if you have any questions, he is helpful and informed. Forget the thirty bucks too (where the hell do you shop?). Go see Jared or Ron at Octopus Garden and they will hook you up. "Try it, you'll like it"

newreefman1 · 11-04-2001, 11:11 PM

Cool thanks. Ya I know Ron at Octopuss. I was at tri city just browsing. I don't shop there. I generally frequent(its been a little while) aquatic warehouse and octopuss gardens. I went to aquatic warehouse the other day to get a new HQI bulb (had to have it that day) and saw how huge it was now. Thats how long it had been.
Thanks for the help with the phyto.

Jason

naser · 11-05-2001, 02:13 AM

i use that liquidlife.. one squirt is like a whole cup of dt's. its awsome. keeps the clams happy...

newreefman1 · 11-05-2001, 05:34 PM

Nice.
Naser....did you ever get my email??

J
The frags are doing well. Polyps extended. The larger (species unknown) has light green polyps.

Jason.

naser · 11-05-2001, 06:15 PM

yes i did get your email everytime i email you i gets returned to me.. so i try to respond on the boards/.

newreefman1 · 11-05-2001, 06:30 PM

try it again

jasonco6@home.com

maybe you typed it wrong.

11-04-2001, 08:42 PM	#1
newreefman1 Council Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: SanDiego Posts: 310	LiquidLifePhytoplankton Anyone know of it????? Hey all. I used to use DT's Phytoplankton. They they stopped carrying it at my lfs. I forgot about it. Saw it today at a different LFS and the owner who is a moron suggested trying a new product called LiquidLifeUSA website at liquidlifeusa.com It has an even ratio of 1/3 1/3 1/3 of tetraselmis, nannochloropsis, and t-isochrysis(which if i recall was taken out of the orig DT's because of availability). The odd thing about this new product is a) it is frozen when not used but does not freeze. B) Is in a small container and it says 1 spray per 30 gallons per every other day. c) its 30 bucks so I refrained from getting it till I heard anything back. I read up on it on the site and in a pamphlet. Anyone use this product??? Know anything about it? Any comparisons with DT's? Thanks in advance Jason

11-04-2001, 10:01 PM	#2
ranaman Council Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Imperial Polk County, Fl Posts: 432	You are seeing an algae cryo-paste. The algae is treated with food grade preservatives that don't freeze so ice crystals don't hurt the cells. A similar product is sold by Brine shrimp Direct as Tahatian Blend. see http://brineshrimpdirect.com/brine%2...brineshrimpa23 For more info on this stuff check out http://www.seafarm.com __________________ "The octopus notices the little cowries."

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11-04-2001, 11:02 PM	#3
David Citizen Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 210	Yea, I use the stuff, can't say it's any better than DT's but then I can't say I see any difference between those two and kent marine Phytoplex as far as results go. The liquid life goes a long way and it is my first choice, I got into it as I am working on rotifer cultures and using it as supplement. What I really like is that there is a real person involved, Edward. He is in LA area and his phone number is on the ad pamphlet, you can call him up if you have any questions, he is helpful and informed. Forget the thirty bucks too (where the hell do you shop?). Go see Jared or Ron at Octopus Garden and they will hook you up. "Try it, you'll like it"

11-04-2001, 11:11 PM	#4
newreefman1 Council Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: SanDiego Posts: 310	Cool thanks. Ya I know Ron at Octopuss. I was at tri city just browsing. I don't shop there. I generally frequent(its been a little while) aquatic warehouse and octopuss gardens. I went to aquatic warehouse the other day to get a new HQI bulb (had to have it that day) and saw how huge it was now. Thats how long it had been. Thanks for the help with the phyto. Jason

11-05-2001, 02:13 AM	#5
naser super-reefer Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA Posts: 1,908	i use that liquidlife.. one squirt is like a whole cup of dt's. its awsome. keeps the clams happy...

11-05-2001, 05:34 PM	#6
newreefman1 Council Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: SanDiego Posts: 310	Nice. Naser....did you ever get my email?? J The frags are doing well. Polyps extended. The larger (species unknown) has light green polyps. Jason.

11-05-2001, 06:15 PM	#7
naser super-reefer Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA Posts: 1,908	yes i did get your email everytime i email you i gets returned to me.. so i try to respond on the boards/.

11-05-2001, 06:30 PM	#8
newreefman1 Council Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: SanDiego Posts: 310	try it again jasonco6@home.com maybe you typed it wrong.

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