WOOHOO!! 🤩 Been waiting for this video! Thank youu! Always love when you upload
@BlueReefTank
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :D
@jgttivette
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Much better than my set up. I culture phytoplankton to feed my copepods. I then feed the copepods to my mandarin. My daughter named him, "Tie-dye."
@BlueReefTank
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joey! 😁 That's a pretty cool name. He must be a very lucky mandarin to have constant supply of copepods
@jgttivette
3 жыл бұрын
@@BlueReefTank we like to think so! 🙂
@utekevin
2 жыл бұрын
Hello, amazing videos. Where did you buy that grey plastic part which connects the 2 tube and distribute it in 90 degrees to the jar? What is the name? Or do you have an URL? 😊
@garrycole9187
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, extremely helpful !!
@BlueReefTank
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@007reefer3
2 жыл бұрын
Great videos! Have you tried making your own F/2? I have read that it's miracle grow + something else?
@BlueReefTank
2 жыл бұрын
No I haven't but I will check it out 😁
@dannycastaneda1974
2 жыл бұрын
I've heard miracle grow is not good for phyto that will be used in a reef.
@kerryt.6193
2 жыл бұрын
When you harvest do you filter out the particles before starting next culture?
@BlueReefTank
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah! I usually run them through a baby brine shrimp sieve to filter out any dust etc. :)
@jasonkelsey3868
Жыл бұрын
Question. Do you make your own F2? If not, what are the ingredients as you will be adding it to your reef. Ive read it contains copper and other metals. Could these build up in your reef over time?
@jasonkelsey3868
Жыл бұрын
I do like the way you use it to culture your copepods. I assumed this was why you only added the pods after straining them out vs pouring the whole harvest (phyto, pods, and all) to your DT
@SteHughes90
Жыл бұрын
Freshwater aquarium fertiliser works. It's very similar, the tropica brand in a squirty bottle actually contains a better P to N ratio for Phyto than F2.
@LivetoExplore
2 жыл бұрын
nice video ! what's the drill set kit called ? and which store can i find it ? thanks
@BlueReefTank
2 жыл бұрын
It's called the Rockwell Shop series and I got mine from Supercheap Auto but any hardware store should have one 😁
@fvxkthatdudedaniel8125
2 жыл бұрын
how do you catch the pods to feed them to your fish?
@BlueReefTank
2 жыл бұрын
I just suck them using a turkey baster and run them through a 50 micron meter sieve 😁
@DEXTER-TV-series
Жыл бұрын
*How do you sure that you don't feed your aquarium by the fertilizer ?!!!*
@alissa4815
Жыл бұрын
Will plastic containers work too?
@MrDeepakphilip85
Жыл бұрын
Is there any alternatives to f2 fertilizer?
@Trousers-cz5hr
2 жыл бұрын
How do you sterilise your containers?
@dannycastaneda1974
2 жыл бұрын
I've had phyto refrigerated for well over a year, probably closer to 2. And it is still very viable for culturing. Sometimes I go weeks without shaking it.
@yapyh2872
Жыл бұрын
what's the use of making Phytoplankton?
@ccn5065
3 жыл бұрын
Hello, can i just use the RO water or i have to go with RODI ? And can i use any other phytoplankton ?
@BlueReefTank
3 жыл бұрын
I would suggest to go with the purest water whenever you can meaning RODI. Try to get your phytoplankton culture from a reputable seller and you'll have a higher chance of success that way :)
@ccn5065
3 жыл бұрын
@@BlueReefTank Thanks !
@silentlistening
Жыл бұрын
where do I get these containers?
@DEXTER-TV-series
Жыл бұрын
IKEA
@jordynt1841
Жыл бұрын
In a few weeks I am starting my phyto and copepod culture because of your easy to follow videos! Thank you!
@leilan5038
3 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for the copepod culture video 😁
@BlueReefTank
3 жыл бұрын
Coming soon! In the meantime, you can get the phytoplankton culture ready because the copepods culture consumes A LOT of phytoplankton :D
@leilan5038
3 жыл бұрын
@@BlueReefTank I sure will! 😋
@LayneWilson
3 жыл бұрын
I love growing phyto and pods best food you can feed a tank. Nice containers where did you get them ikea?
@BlueReefTank
3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree! It's especially important when you have picky eaters like mandarin fish, seahorse, etc. Yeah man, just from Ikea :) It's the perfect size I reckon
@savisavi5432
Ай бұрын
Sorry my guy but I’m not sure how much you originally had in the culture bottle. I’m guessing it’s the same amount as you reuse for the next culture? Looks to be about 200ml?
@savisavi5432
Ай бұрын
Sorry my guy but I’m not sure how much you originally had in the culture bottle. I’m guessing it’s the same amount as you reuse for the next culture? Looks to be about 200ml?
@NinjaSushi2
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing.
@ceecee8274
3 жыл бұрын
Plz show the copepods!!!!!
@BlueReefTank
3 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@tedblack2163
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, really simple and easy setup guide. Now I'm ready to try this.
@BlueReefTank
3 жыл бұрын
Good luck with your culture 🙂 If you have any questions just let me know!
@dougyanus6731
8 ай бұрын
Why not skip the RODI water and just add lower salt content
@hatzinwondering
3 жыл бұрын
You earned my subscribe. Please post the next video on how to culture copepods.
@thenbenagcz3931
Жыл бұрын
What whould happen if we produce more photo plankton and dump it into ocean
@chewy7062
3 жыл бұрын
I do the same but for my brine shrimp I use a freshwater algae tho
@conraddemilia
3 жыл бұрын
You're amazing man. Thanks. Im gonna be less worried about my mandarins now
@BlueReefTank
3 жыл бұрын
No problem man! I'm going to do the pods culture video next 😁
@conraddemilia
3 жыл бұрын
@@BlueReefTank great I cant wait
@adamschaafsma5839
3 жыл бұрын
Really excellent! Thanks I have to start doing this!
@parientedehannamontana5067
Жыл бұрын
i enjoyed your video, it is easier explained than others
@epic6005
Жыл бұрын
I done the first steps and my room reeks of eggs is it normal?
@rhb30001
Жыл бұрын
Can you drink it?
@carlosolmos3836
3 жыл бұрын
Esperando el video de copepodos. Gracias.
@BlueReefTank
3 жыл бұрын
Coming soon! 😃 Sorry for the delay
@carlosolmos3836
3 жыл бұрын
@@BlueReefTank thanks
@zadokmathew
3 жыл бұрын
Top notch 👌
@viniciusvalentin7015
2 жыл бұрын
How much is the daily dosage of phytoplankton in the aquarium?
@BlueReefTank
2 жыл бұрын
You can start by dosing 5ml a day and work your way up 1-5ml at a time depending on the size of your tank 😁
@finn.wessemius2653
2 жыл бұрын
What's the salinity of the phyto? Thanks for the helpful video! Keep it up :)
@BlueReefTank
2 жыл бұрын
It's 1.019 SG :)
@NicolasMazo
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video ! In most of the tutorial to culture plankton they advice to adjust the air rate to one bubble per second, you seems to use a much higher rate. May I ask if you are still happy to go with this rate or if you decreased it ?
@BlueReefTank
2 жыл бұрын
I am still going with a high flow rate on the bubbles. Only for copepods culture that I go slow on the bubble (1-2 bubble per second)
@NicolasMazo
2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueReefTank Thanks!
@dominus6224
Жыл бұрын
@@BlueReefTankMust the sun be shining? If yes, how do you compensate when there is no sun?
@Moreysreef
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video! Any temp for the phyto when incubating?
@BlueReefTank
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jose! I try to keep them in room temperature (23-25C) :)
@vpannava
3 жыл бұрын
Does the temperature have any effect?
@BlueReefTank
3 жыл бұрын
It might affect slightly but as long as you keep it in room temperature (24-25C), you should get good results every time.
@007reefer3
3 жыл бұрын
Any link on where you get the F/2? Thx
@BlueReefTank
3 жыл бұрын
if you're in Australia, you can get it from frag-mate.com
@parientedehannamontana5067
Жыл бұрын
but also, then, the cultives dont need light in the night?
@BlueReefTank
Жыл бұрын
Nope :)
@754welive5
3 жыл бұрын
Can you do one on copepods
@BlueReefTank
3 жыл бұрын
I will do one soon 🙂
@uuncebret
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks.. i need this, 👍🏻
@BlueReefTank
3 жыл бұрын
Any questions just let me know :)
@NinjaSushi2
2 жыл бұрын
Badass!!
@NinjaSushi2
2 жыл бұрын
Going to try it soon
@bravoalpha64
5 ай бұрын
Best Regards from Belgium. Very clean video and instructive too.
@theguitarist1977
Жыл бұрын
So you culture at which specific gravity? 1.020? Thx
@fathershelby
8 ай бұрын
Do you avoid direct sunlight on the tanks? I've tried leaving some plain water bubbling on my North facing window (I live in the southern hemisphere), and the temperature got up to 35°C with direct sun.
@billyd0214
Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure how MUCH phyto you start with. I want your blessing on my calcs. looking for the % phyto to water ratio? 250 ml of phyto to 4.5 cups of water? One is metric and one is std. I live in the USA. 250 ml = about 1 cup? so it's about 4:1 ratio? (Water:phyto)? is that right? I keep seeing 1:1... and that's a LOT of starting phyto. thank you
@danielisaacs3380
2 жыл бұрын
inspiring!
@PotooBurd
11 ай бұрын
This is so informative!!! Fantastic reporting!🌻🌼🐝
@chengz
Жыл бұрын
Hi mate, absolutely love all these how-tos! Located here in Melb too, just curious where to get the f2 fertilizer tho... (You can even point me to a lfs lol) Thanks in advance!
@davidlicht5685
11 ай бұрын
Love your video and started my own culture. I was wondering where you got that siphon from? The glass or plastic curved siphon you used when harvesting.
@fulkdebulk2494
Жыл бұрын
Hi , i would like to know witch phyto do you use for your culture and pods ? 😁 i'll start mine next week 😋 thks from geneva
@anasuddin6425
2 жыл бұрын
Can we start phyto culture without fertilizer?
@dustinbogart9161
Жыл бұрын
Is it okay to use an airstone to keep the air hose at the bottom?
@БорисБасенков-л8б
2 жыл бұрын
Сulturе banan?
@danielisaacs3380
2 жыл бұрын
love your vids man, ive got the same tank gonna try ad a sump and drill and plumb it, i used previously with seahorses. I LOVE what youre doing with yours.
@BlueReefTank
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Daniel 😎
@phuongtruong100
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Im in the US. How do i get the fertilizer and starter? How much sunlights does the culture need daily? Thanks
@BlueReefTank
2 жыл бұрын
I got mine from ebay and it was shipped from US! Try searching for F2 Fertilizer and there should be a lot of people in the US that are selling it 🙂 I let mine sit 24/7 next to my window and just let the nature do the work. Ideally you need to harvest every 7-10 days otherwise the culture will turn yellow and go bad.
@ChandraShekar-bf9ry
2 жыл бұрын
Im from india , i dont get this here ,any other thing can be used rather then f2 fertilizer
@BlueReefTank
2 жыл бұрын
As far as I know, F2 fertilizer is the only fertilizer that's safe for aquarium use. Other fertilizer might contain heavy metal etc that's not good for the marine tank
@Kagnaska
2 жыл бұрын
Can I do it without the fertilizer? even if it takes more time to harvest
@BlueReefTank
2 жыл бұрын
I haven't tried it without the fertilizer yet but I reckon it won't work because usually after 10 days (once the F2 fertilizer has been consumed completely), the phyto starts to die (turning yellow)
@taylor4tails
3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou so much!!! love this
@BlueReefTank
3 жыл бұрын
🙂 No worries Taylor
@007reefer3
3 жыл бұрын
Love this!!
@BlueReefTank
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
@buddybonbutt7510
2 жыл бұрын
Why do I need to shake it each day?
@Silentfartz
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing. I have two questions: 1. Where can I get hold of the F2 fertilizer? 2. Once you have harvested 1L of the phytoplankton, how much water did you add on top of the left over phytoplankton? Thank you
@BlueReefTank
3 жыл бұрын
No problem Michael. 1. With the F2 fertilizer, if you're in Australia, you can get it from frag-mate.com (That's where I got mine from). Where are you based at? 2. I usually top off with another 1L of the culture media (the saltwater mixtures) and add the F2 fertilizer again. Rinse and repeat over and over again! :)
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