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Anyone use Kent Marine Phytopklex?
- Thread starter esmithiii
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I have been alternating between that and Microvert and all don't have any complaints.
I have never refridgerated it since it doesn't indicate the need and I figured it wasn't at the store (or warehouse or anywhere in between for that matter). The shelf life a good question, never really thought about it.
In the comparison to DT's, it looks to be about the same acording the the microscopic pics MattM posted a while back. Phytoplankton Pics
I have never refridgerated it since it doesn't indicate the need and I figured it wasn't at the store (or warehouse or anywhere in between for that matter). The shelf life a good question, never really thought about it.
In the comparison to DT's, it looks to be about the same acording the the microscopic pics MattM posted a while back. Phytoplankton Pics
ernie,
I use phtolpex along with coral accel, and alterante the accel with the micro vert. I use a syringe and target feed according to the directions. It appers to be working fine for myself. As for comparing to dts I looked at the pics that were posted not to long ago and it seemed that phytoplex was somewhat comparable. I am actually thinking about swithcing when I runout to something that is a one part product. The guy at the lfs is pushing white snow by two lil fishes....
I use phtolpex along with coral accel, and alterante the accel with the micro vert. I use a syringe and target feed according to the directions. It appers to be working fine for myself. As for comparing to dts I looked at the pics that were posted not to long ago and it seemed that phytoplex was somewhat comparable. I am actually thinking about swithcing when I runout to something that is a one part product. The guy at the lfs is pushing white snow by two lil fishes....
Ernie,
I use the Phytoplex, but I can't honestly determine whether or not it's making any difference. I keep mine in the fridge, just to be on the safe side.
Haven't been able to get DT's up here until recently, but I plan on ordering some when I run out of the Phyto.
Mitch
I use the Phytoplex, but I can't honestly determine whether or not it's making any difference. I keep mine in the fridge, just to be on the safe side.
Haven't been able to get DT's up here until recently, but I plan on ordering some when I run out of the Phyto.
Mitch
Kent's Phytoplex contains a preservative (EDTA most likely) to keep the product from going bad. As long as the bottle isn't stored in the back of a '78 Pinto in Las Vegas in the summer I don't think you need to worry about shelf life before you finish the bottle.
As for the cost difference, Phytoplex is cheaper, and easier to ship, and store, however LIVE Phytoplankton is IMO always preferred and more nutritious. Phytoplex sells for about $1.03 an ounce, while DT's sells for about $1.33 an ounce.
So the cost difference is not that huge, few bucks on average. Though you will pay more usually to ship DT's since it must go Priority Mail or UPS Next or Second Day Air.
As for the cost difference, Phytoplex is cheaper, and easier to ship, and store, however LIVE Phytoplankton is IMO always preferred and more nutritious. Phytoplex sells for about $1.03 an ounce, while DT's sells for about $1.33 an ounce.
So the cost difference is not that huge, few bucks on average. Though you will pay more usually to ship DT's since it must go Priority Mail or UPS Next or Second Day Air.
Kent's phyto is dead and preserved, DT's is live and unpreserved. Kent will pollute your tank if overdosed,which really has nothing to do with recomended dosage but more to do with your tanks uptake of phyto. DT's is alive and continues to live in your tank therefore not polluting it. Both add to the bioload either directly or indirectly. also because DT's is alive it is more nutritous. the advantages of using DT's far outweigh the dollar or two extra you pay for it
What about LiquidLife BioPlankton? It goes in the freezer. I am not sure if it is alive like DTs, but it seemed to fare well in an article in "marine fish and reef" magazine (forgot which issue. i dont have it any longer)
Has anyone tried this and compared to DTs?
Has anyone tried this and compared to DTs?
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