Live Golden Phytoplankton (Tisochrysis lutea (T-ISO)) - Reef Genetics

Reef Genetics Phytoplankton – Tisochrysis lutea

Tisochrysis lutea is a golden-brown phytoplankton species prized for its high DHA content and small cell size, making it a staple in reef nutrition. Whether you’re gut-loading copepods, feeding filter-feeding corals, or maintaining a nutrient-balanced microfauna base, Tiso delivers highly bioavailable nutrition in a clean, aquacultured form.

Cultured in-house as part of our Reef Genetics program, it’s harvested fresh and bottled clean to deliver reliable performance across display tanks, refugiums, and home culturing systems.

Key Benefits:

• DHA-Rich Profile – Supports larval development, pod reproduction, and overall system health

• Ideal for Gut-Loading Live Foods – Perfect for enriching copepods and rotifers prior to feeding

• Coral & Invert Compatible – Safe for dosing to SPS, LPS, clams, feather dusters, and sponges

• Clean and Fresh – Cultured in-house under our Reef Genetics program and harvested at peak density

Dosing Instructions

• Shut off return pumps, protein skimmers, and UV sterilizers for 20 minutes after feeding.

• Can be broadcast fed, drip fed, or target fed depending on your system’s needs.

• Compatible with frozen and powdered coral foods to create blended feeding strategies.

Available Sizes

TSA Standard Phyto Bottle (8oz):

• Feeds aquariums up to 20–40 gallons

• Suitable for starting home algae cultures up to 10 gallons

TSA Jumbo Phyto Bottle (32oz):

• Feeds aquariums from 50–100 gallons

• Suitable for starting home algae cultures up to 40 gallons