live feedd breeding jar, useful for phytoplankton, zooplankton or other organisms such as Daphnia.

Made of plastic material, the breeding jar is completed with a sturdy aluminum cap and has a capacity of 4.0 liters.

The breeding Jar is a convenient and economical solution for rearing phytoplankton or rotifers for a big-sized marine reef aquarium (200 - 400 liters).

By starting production as described in our free guide "Phytoplankton -growing" -currently unavailable-, you can get up to producing 2,0 liters of phytoplankton every 10 days or so. If you administer at the same time in the aquarium you can dose as much as 200 ml/day of n excellent self-made product.

To finish the equipment needed for cultivation you will need an aerator, the appropriate valves, tubes and regulators, and a light source at least 6000 °K.

The special shape of the breeding jar, when full, allows the insufflated air to create a vertical movement that will keep the phytoplankton or rotifers moving, increasing the irradiance or density of the animals.

The 2.5-liter breeding jar can also be used as a container for Balling method liquids, and connected to an automatic dosing system. If you will use it for the Balling method, The total cost for the three containers needed is much less than any other accessory sold specifically. If you have small consumption of supplements or need to dilute them, you can opt for the 2.5-liter version.