Everything you need to grow your own live phytoplankton at home in one simple, beginner-friendly setup. Whether you’re culturing phyto for reef tanks, copepods, rotifers, filter feeders, or coral nutrition, this kit provides a clean, reliable, and scalable way to produce fresh live phytoplankton whenever you need it.
Designed for both beginners and experienced reef hobbyists, this setup removes the guesswork and gives you a professional-style culture system in a compact home format.
What’s Included
650mL Lab-Grade Sterile Polystyrene Culture Flask
Our sterile polystyrene flask is specifically selected over traditional glass containers for easier maintenance and more reliable culturing.
Why Polystyrene Instead of Glass?
No glass etching or micro-scratches that can harbor contaminants, bacteria, or nuisance algae over time
Lower contamination risk thanks to the ultra-smooth sterile interior surface
Excellent optical clarity for strong and even light penetration
Lightweight and safer than glass with reduced risk of breakage
Easy cleaning and handling between culture cycles
Sterile and ready to use right out of the box
The 650mL size is perfect for hobby-scale culturing while remaining compact enough for countertops, aquarium stands, or shelving.
LED Full Spectrum Grow Light with Built-In Timer
Provides the proper spectrum and consistent photoperiod needed for healthy phytoplankton growth.
Full spectrum output optimized for microalgae culture
Built-in timer for automated lighting schedules
Low heat and energy efficient
Compact and easy to position
Consistent lighting helps promote dense, healthy cultures while minimizing maintenance.
3W Air Pump with Airline Tubing & Flow Restrictor
Proper aeration is critical for successful phytoplankton growth. This kit includes everything needed to maintain gentle circulation and oxygenation.
Included:
3W air pump
Airline tubing
Adjustable flow restrictor
Rigid airline tubing
Benefits of aeration:
Keeps phytoplankton suspended and evenly distributed
Prevents settling and dead spots
Improves gas exchange and culture health
Encourages faster, more stable growth
The adjustable flow restrictor allows you to fine-tune airflow depending on the species being cultured.
16oz Single-Strain Live Culture Medium
Includes a live starter culture of your selected phytoplankton strain so you can begin culturing immediately.
Perfect for starting your first batch and learning the culturing process with a stable, proven culture.
Guillard f/2 Fertilizer
Professional-grade microalgae fertilizer used worldwide for phytoplankton cultivation.
Provides essential nutrients and trace elements needed for:
Healthy cell growth
Dense cultures
Long-term culture stability
Step-by-Step Instructions + Customer Support Access
Detailed beginner-friendly instructions walk you through:
Initial setup
Aeration adjustment
Lighting schedules
Fertilizer dosing
Splitting and propagating cultures
Harvesting techniques
Troubleshooting common issues
You’ll also have access to customer support if questions come up during your culturing journey.
Optional Add-Ons
Backup Culture Flask Kit
Expand your setup and reduce the risk of losing a culture.
Includes:
Additional sterile 650mL culture flask for ease of splitting culture
Extra airline and rigid tubing
Additional LED light with timer
Perfect for:
Culture splitting and propagation
Maintaining backup cultures
Growing multiple batches simultaneously
Fresh live phytoplankton can dramatically improve reef nutrition while reducing long-term feeding costs. This kit makes home culturing simple, clean, and scalable so you can produce high-quality live phyto right from home.
