PhytoTank Phytoplankton Culture System-DUO (7 Liter Capacity)
Grow Live Phytoplankton at Home — Clean, Fast, and Hassle-Free
The PhytoTank Phytoplankton Culture System is a patented, easy-to-use solution for growing live phytoplankton at home—without the mess, complexity, or time commitment of traditional culture methods.
Produce fresh phyto on demand to support coral health, copepod cultures, and overall reef stability.
🔷 WHY REEFERS USE PHYTOTANK
- Grow live phyto anytime – Always have fresh nutrition available
- Fast culture turnaround – Harvest and restart in as little as 10 minutes
- Clean, low-maintenance system – No scrubbing or sterilizing
- Compact design – No bulky lighting setups required
🔷 DESIGNED FOR SIMPLE, CLEAN CULTURING
PhytoTank eliminates the biggest frustrations of culturing phytoplankton:
- Disposable culture bags – No need to clean or disinfect between batches
- Integrated LED lighting – Uniform, efficient growth without external fixtures
- Durable cap with bulkheads – Clean aeration and venting
- Quick reset process – Replace disposables and start your next culture immediately
🔷 WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 2 × PhytoTank-L Reactor (7L-Total)
- LED Power Supply (supports up to 4 PhytoTanks)
- Two-way Power Splitter (included when adding additional tanks)
- Two-Part Fertilizer (Part A & B)
- Disposable Culture Kit:
- 20 Culture Bags
- 20 Pipettes
- 20 Vent Tubes
- 20 Aeration Tubes
- Dual Air Tube & Filter
- QR Code for System Guide
🔷 FREE CULTURE CLUB MEMBERSHIP ($49 VALUE)
Your purchase includes access to the Culture Club, giving you:
- 50% off phytoplankton starter cultures
- Easy, affordable restocking
Recommended Add-Ons
- Bound System Guide-Prefer a physical copy? This comb-bound printed guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up and maintaining your PhytoTank Phytoplankton Culture System.
- Air Pump – Provides consistent aeration for healthy, high-density copepod cultures
- Phyto Starter Culture (Nannochloropsis) – Essential food source to sustain and grow your pod population
- Phyto Storage Kit – Keep backup cultures on hand in case of a crash
- Extra Culture Packs – Maintain clean, consistent culture cycles
- Air Filters – Maintain clean airflow and reduce the risk of contamination
- PhytoTank Caddy-Convenient way to hang your PhytoTank on the side of your sump
- Replacement Hose Barbs – Ensure secure, reliable airline connections
- Replacement Bulkheads – Keep your cap fittings tight and leak-free over time
👉 Tip: Having backup supplies on hand helps maintain consistent cultures and avoid downtime.
🔷 STARTER CULTURE INFORMATION
Nannochloropsis (Nano) is a hardy, beginner-friendly phytoplankton species:
- Long shelf life when refrigerated (up to ~90 days for culturing)
- Remains nutritionally valuable for months
- Ideal for both coral feeding and starting new cultures
🔷 AERATION MATTERS
Strong aeration is key to successful cultures:
- Promotes dense growth
- Prevents settling and clumping
(Compatible air pumps and accessories are available separately.)
🔷 SHIPPING & HANDLING
- Ships Mondays & Wednesdays (aligned with culture timing)
- Tracking provided via email (check spam folder if needed)
- West Coast orders may ship separately to protect live cultures
If needed, cultures can be refrigerated temporarily before use. Allow them to return to room temperature before starting.
🔷 SPECS
- Height: 12 inches
- Diameter: 6 inches
- Working Volume: 3.5 Liters (118 oz)
🔷 SAFETY
- LED system is not waterproof — do not submerge
- Keep power supply and cords dry
- Always use a drip loop
🔷 PHYTOTANK GUARANTEE
The LED system is rated for up to 50,000 hours.
If the lighting system fails, we will replace your PhytoTank.
🔷 TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR PHYTO SUPPLY
Grow clean, consistent phytoplankton at home—without the hassle.