Illuminated plankton reactor. Phytoplankton (microalgae) culture unit

The phytoplankton reactor is a simple system for producing phytoplankton within the food chain. In this reactor, microalgae are produced using light, fertilizer, and CO2 _. These microalgae can serve as food for most filter-feeding invertebrates, and especially zooplankton. Microalgae growth inside the reactor is tremendous. With light, CO2, _and appropriate nutrients, the algae biomass can quadruple in 24 hours. This unit can produce phytoplankton from both freshwater and marine environments. It consists of: a plankton light reactor (approximately 2.5 liters/0.65 gal), a wall bracket, connections for an air pump, lighting with an 18W fluorescent tube, a reflector, and mounting hardware.

Diameter: 80 mm
Total height: 80 cm
Connection diameter: 6 mm