{"product_id":"greenwater-culture-live-phytoplankton-green-water-starter-culture","title":"Green Water Culture, Live Phytoplankton (Green Water) starter culture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen water is an excellent, easy-to-culture food source for fry, providing a nutrient-rich algae that supports the healthy growth of Daphnia, shrimp, and young fish. It consists of free-floating algae (phytoplankton) that turn the water green. While algae naturally develop in aquariums, the amount is often insufficient for feeding newly hatched fry. Supplementing with Green water is an affordable and effective way to boost plant-based nutrition for fry and fish. It is particularly beneficial for herbivorous species that require plant matter for a strong immune system and serves as an excellent food source for Daphnia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes in a fishbag or plastic bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSteps to Set Up Green Water:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFill the Container:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Use dechlorinated or aged aquarium water. A larger volume (20-40ltr) works best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAdd a Starter Culture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e If available, add water from an existing green water culture or an established tank with algae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eProvide Light:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Place the container in direct sunlight for at least 8–12 hours per day, or use a strong artificial light (5,000–6,500K) on a timer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAdd Nutrients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Use a few drops of liquid plant fertilizer or add a small pinch of fish food to decompose and release nutrients for algae growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAeration (Optional):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e A gentle air stone can help prevent stagnation and keep nutrients distributed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWait and Maintain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e In a few days to a week, the water should turn green as algae multiply. Keep topping off evaporated water with dechlorinated water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABQUATICS","offers":[{"title":"50ml","offer_id":51491313746198,"sku":"A2283S-1","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200ml","offer_id":51491313778966,"sku":"A2283S-2","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"450ml","offer_id":51491313811734,"sku":"A2283S-3","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/8348\/3158\/files\/greenwater-culture-live-phytoplankton-green-water-starter-895.webp?v=1782979070","url":"https:\/\/abquascape.com.au\/products\/greenwater-culture-live-phytoplankton-green-water-starter-culture","provider":"abquascape","version":"1.0","type":"link"}