Live S-Type RotifersGreat starter culture!
Due to their small size (avg. 120 microns; range from 90–150 microns), these S-type rotifers are perfect for the first feeding stages of aquacultured marine fish for both the hobbyist and commercial industries. They are also suitably sized for species with small mouthparts, such as mandarinfish, seahorses (adults and fry) and grouper and snapper larvae. S-type rotifers can also be fed to reef aquaria, including carnivorous invertebrates, LPS and SPS corals, soft corals and anemones.
S-type rotifers should be kept in the refrigerator with the bag open. This allows for oxygen exchange that rotifers need to survive. Prior to use, gently swirl the water to resuspend the rotifers that have settled to the bottom of the bag. To obtain maximum effectiveness, we suggest acclimating the rotifers first by leaving the desired feeding amount out at room temperature for approximately 10 minutes. If you are concerned about water contamination, you can sieve the rotifers through a 55 or 75µ mesh screen before feeding to your tank.
Recommended rotifer density is 50,000–80,000 rotifers per 50-gallon tank every 2 weeks, feeding directly to the tank. Studies show that more constant/greater feeding to a reef tank leads to a more healthy environment for corals. |
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