@dball711 is that Live Phyto same as someone would culture grow phytoplankton l or different stuff?
I do not know for sure but I would imaging it is if its live. Google Reef Nutrition and check out their products page, they offer a short video on the live vs. non live phyto products.
From thier web site...
Phyto-Feast® Live has the same algae as
Phyto-Feast but is handled with special
care. Phyto-Feast Live is harvested and shipped fresh each week and has better short-term cell viability. It contains a blend of the most important marine microalgae, those chosen by universities and hatcheries for their superior nutritional value:
Pavlova, Isochrysis, Thalassiosira weissflogii, Tetraselmis, Nannochloropsis, and
Synechococcus.
With six species in 5 classes, both
Phyto-Feast and Phyto-Feast Live provide a diversity of Phyto-pigments, lipids, omega-3
fatty acids, amino acids, carbohydrates and cell sizes.
Reed Mariculture's proprietary harvesting and stabilizing processes keep cells intact and insures that the maximum amount of
nutrients get to your animals.
from their Q&A section...
Is Phyto-Feast Live Really Alive?
YES – Phyto Feast Live is ALIVE! Over 95% of the cells are alive when bottled and much of it will stay alive for several months. For more details, check out the
viability report from the CCMP
Does Live Algae Make a Difference?
Yes and No. Cell integrity is critical. Live cells are a clear indication of quality, intact and unprocessed cells. However, microalgae can often retain these qualities when handled properly, whether viable or not.
Can I see Phyto-Feast Live swimming under my microscope?
No. Many kinds of algae do not swim. Other kinds "swim" by the beating of flagella. As a survival response algae lose their flagella under certain conditions - such as during the harvesting process. The flagella don't grow back so you won't see any of the algae swimming.
Also see the
Phyto-Feast FAQ for more infomation
