Cheatoceros calcitrans is one of two micro algaes that contain high fucoxanthin and gallic acid content with significant antioxidant activity.(Foo et al., 2017) science direct.com
Cheatoceros is a rich in PUFAs, EPA and DHA. This strain blooms heavy and provides excellent nutrition for pods, rotifers and corals. The presence of long, thin outgrowths (spines), aiming to reduce the sinking rate of a cell, is a distinctive morphological feature of representatives of this genus. Cell sized vary over a wide range of 2–3 µm up to 50 µm and even more. Spines, connecting the frustules of the cell, promote the formation of colonies, which may comprise up to several hundred cells and may reach a length of several millimeters. Some Chaetoceros species are well-established commercial aquacultures. Many of them are recognized as generally good producers of useful lipids and other biologically active products with high value-added. They have enormous potential for producing nutraceuticals and biofuel. (National Center for Biotechnology Information)
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David M
Amazing experience!!!
Skyler went above and beyond with my purchases as usual! He answered all of my questions and the phyto, pods and rotifers were some of the best I've ever received! Can't recommend Reef Legends enough and they have a customer for life! Hoping they don't add anymore strands as I wouldn't be able to not buy them!
Chaetoceros calcitrans for culture
Robert Gonzalez
Amazing product
We love using the 12 blend phyto and all other products always fresh and the corals love it.
13 species PhytoBlend
Maria Freed
Excellent Customer Service!
After purchasing a beautiful Mandarin Dragonet, I was in search of a sustainable way of keeping him well-fed. Reaching out thru chat, I got a timely response from Skyler, who got me set up with a kit that has everything I needed to start culturing two different kinds of pods. When I received the order, my Tigriopus pods were mostly DOA. I informed Skyler right away, and he sent me replacements at no cost, which arrived, healthy, soon after. Skyler responds to my many questions via chat in a timely manner, and is always courteous and helpful. Just harvested my first batch of pods! Super cool! Great products and awesome customer service!
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Genaro Cruz
My favorite cole
Very satisfied with the shipping and the quality of the elegance. Can’t wait to see and buy more from you guys. Thank you.
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Dillon Good
Awesome combo pack!
Tons and tons of pods that were happy, healthy, and great eaters! The rotifers took very well to my tank and my juvenile fish and corals love them!
As for the phytoplankton, it was perfect. Nice and dark, did it's job well, and keeps well in the fridge too!
We received an order from RL almost a month ago and the culture is very clean and is growing very well. We are a commercial shellfish hatchery and appreciate receiving a good product at a fair price.
The stackable set is awesome!!!!
It’s’ everything I hoped it would be and I’ll be ordering more sets in different colours so that I can have dedicated sets to each of my cultures. This will help me to prevent cross contamination.
They keep my supply up ro date. They are always on time with my delivery on my subscription. I get deliveries every to weeks. My Corals blow up after being fed their products.
