{"product_id":"seachem-zooplankton","title":"Seachem Zooplankton","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA concentrated blend of marine zooplankton for filter-feeding corals.\u003c\/strong\u003e Seachem Reef Zooplankton combines krill, brine shrimp and rotifer in particle sizes from 12.5 to 500 µm, sized to suit LPS and SPS corals, clams and other filter-feeding invertebrates in a reef aquarium. It's dosed straight into the water column as a blanket feed rather than spot-fed to individual polyps, and is stocked here in 250 mL and 500 mL bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-species zooplankton blend\u003c\/strong\u003e — krill (\u003cem\u003eEuphausia Pacifica\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cem\u003eArtemia\u003c\/em\u003e and rotifer cover a range of particle sizes in one bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12.5–500 µm particle range\u003c\/strong\u003e — feeds smaller-mouthed polyps and larger filter feeders from the same dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural astaxanthin\u003c\/strong\u003e — a carotenoid pigment that supports coral colouration alongside nutrition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlanket-feed dosing\u003c\/strong\u003e — designed to be added with pumps running, not spot-fed with flow paused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf-stable\u003c\/strong\u003e — refrigeration after opening is recommended but not required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConcentrated marine zooplankton coral food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSizes stocked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mL, 500 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParticle size range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5–500 µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mL (1 capful) per 200 L, twice weekly or as required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarine \/ reef\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefrigerate after opening — recommended, not required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater, sodium chloride, acetic acid, \u003cem\u003eEuphausia Pacifica\u003c\/em\u003e (krill), \u003cem\u003eArtemia\u003c\/em\u003e, rotifer, ascorbic acid, citric acid, astaxanthin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.35%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDosage and directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShake before use. Add 5 mL (one capful) per 200 L of tank water, twice weekly, or more often if corals are actively feeding well. Disperse it around the tank with the return pump running so it reaches polyps as a blanket feed — pausing flow to spot-feed concentrates the dose on individual corals and can stress coral tissue rather than help it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e reef aquariums with filter-feeding corals (LPS and SPS), clams, feather dusters and other filter-feeding invertebrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e freshwater aquariums, or as a sole diet for fish — it's formulated for filter feeders, not as a fish flake or pellet replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-phytoplankton\"\u003eSeachem Phytoplankton\u003c\/a\u003e — a finer, plant-based blend for clams and smaller filter feeders that Zooplankton's larger particles don't reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-reef-complete\"\u003eSeachem Reef Complete\u003c\/a\u003e — trace elements and vitamins that support the same coral growth this feed is targeting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-reef-plus\"\u003eSeachem Reef Plus\u003c\/a\u003e — a vitamin and amino acid supplement many reefers dose alongside a regular feeding routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem Reef Zooplankton doesn't carry a separate manufacturer warranty — as a consumable, it's covered by the consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law. It ships as a standard parcel item; refrigeration is recommended after opening, but the product doesn't require cold-chain freight to reach you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the difference between Reef Zooplankton and Reef Phytoplankton?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZooplankton is the animal-based blend — krill, brine shrimp and rotifer — sized for corals and larger filter feeders. Phytoplankton is the plant-based blend, with finer particles suited to clams and smaller filter feeders. Many reef keepers dose both on a rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I dose it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem's directions call for 5 mL per 200 L twice weekly, or more often where corals are visibly feeding well and water quality allows it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to turn my pumps off to feed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It's designed to be dosed as a blanket feed with pumps running. Turning pumps off to target-feed concentrates the dose on individual polyps and can stress coral tissue rather than help it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it need to be refrigerated?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefrigeration after opening helps preserve freshness but isn't required — the formulation is preserved for storage at room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":55242266247459,"sku":"AA2590","price":19.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500ml","offer_id":55335266353443,"sku":"AA2591","price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/seachem-zooplankton-43160356749603.webp?v=1790237814","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/seachem-zooplankton","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}