Jumpstart your fry’s growth with this live green water culture, a rich suspension of single-celled freshwater algae (phytoplankton) that serves as one of the most natural and nutritious first foods for newly hatched fish. Green water is especially vital for species like bettas, gouramis, and killifish, supporting faster development and higher survival rates. It is also used to sustain live microfoods such as rotifers, paramecia, and infusoria cultures.
This culture is beginner-friendly and self-sustaining with the right care. Whether you’re raising fish fry or culturing microfauna, this green water culture is an essential tool for any aquarist.
Lighting: Place in indirect sunlight or under a grow light for 10–14 hours per day.
Water: Use dechlorinated water or aged aquarium water to expand the culture.
Feeding/Boosting: Add a few drops of liquid plant fertilizer to encourage growth.
Aeration: Gentle bubbling with an airline improves oxygenation and growth—1 bubble per 2 seconds.
Temperature: Best grown between 40°F–80°F (4°C–27°C).
Use: Shake gently before feeding to distribute cells evenly. Add a small amount into your fry tank once or twice daily. (5-10 drops)
Jumpstart your fry’s growth with this live green water culture, a rich suspension of single-celled freshwater algae (phytoplankton) that serves as one of the most natural and nutritious first foods for newly hatched fish. Green water is especially vital for species like bettas, gouramis, and killifish, supporting faster development and higher survival rates. It is also used to sustain live microfoods such as rotifers, paramecia, and infusoria cultures.
This culture is beginner-friendly and self-sustaining with the right care. Whether you’re raising fish fry or culturing microfauna, this green water culture is an essential tool for any aquarist.
Lighting: Place in indirect sunlight or under a grow light for 10–14 hours per day.
Water: Use dechlorinated water or aged aquarium water to expand the culture.
Feeding/Boosting: Add a few drops of liquid plant fertilizer to encourage growth.
Aeration: Gentle bubbling with an airline improves oxygenation and growth—1 bubble per 2 seconds.
Temperature: Best grown between 40°F–80°F (4°C–27°C).
Use: Shake gently before feeding to distribute cells evenly. Add a small amount into your fry tank once or twice daily. (5-10 drops)
