{"product_id":"isochrysis-galbana-phytoplankton-culture","title":"Isochrysis galbana Phytoplankton Culture","description":"\u003cp class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIsochrysis galbana is the golden DHA specialist that drives coral tissue growth, clam development, and larval rearing success. These 4-6 micron golden-brown flagellates contain the highest DHA omega-3 levels of any phytoplankton—providing the specific long-chain fatty acid critical for neural development, tissue regeneration, and reproductive success in marine organisms. Soft cryptophyte-like cell walls ensure easy digestion and rapid nutrient absorption that hard-walled species cannot match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIdeal for aquarists maximizing coral and clam growth or raising larvae, Isochrysis galbana (specifically the T-ISO strain) represents the gold standard in aquaculture hatcheries worldwide. The golden pigmentation from fucoxanthin and other carotenoids enhances yellow-orange coloration in corals while supporting photosynthetic efficiency in zooxanthellae. Beyond direct coral feeding, Isochrysis serves as premium copepod enrichment—copepods fed T-ISO develop higher DHA levels and produce more viable offspring. The medium cell size suits both juvenile and adult filter feeders. Isochrysis galbana arrives as a living, actively dividing culture that begins supporting growth and development immediately upon addition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PodDrop","offers":[{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":47954347655342,"sku":"PD-ISO-16","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32 oz","offer_id":47954347688110,"sku":"PD-ISO-32","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0107\/3961\/3758\/files\/poddrop-isochrysis-galbana-phytoplankton-culture-a1b2c3d4.jpg?v=1780770724","url":"https:\/\/reefgoods.com\/products\/isochrysis-galbana-phytoplankton-culture","provider":"Reef Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}