Compact Culture System - How To Video

[@ReefStash]

Works perfectly! I used to have a couple of these. 👊🐠

[@overmind2744]

great vid specially the music you chose made me forget about why im watching this xD

[@fishlaw1]

Great video... Like#139

[@ProppedNutFPV]

Not sure if this is the best place to ask. Our LFS just got their Reef Nutrition order in today. I had them get me a bag of 1 million rotifers. I noticed the bag in the video the water was greenish. The bag my son received, the water was well brown and seemed to be filled a cloudy mess. Following the instructions on the sheet we received with the culture. We prepared a five gallon bucket with an air-stone. Acclimated the bag and dumped it in. Is the water in the bag sapose to be brown and cloudy? Not much movement in the bag.

[@reefnutrition8442]

Can I get your email so that tech support can get back to you?

[@pritam65010]

I need all this things but not available in India. Can you help me to get this.

[@cadenceandfamily2159]

I just got this kit to save myself the sickness of running around town for parts that are not available! Just reflecting (very frustrating when only a bucket is available) I was wondering how much do you add of that rg complete when first starting the bucket? One pipette?

[@reefnutrition8442]

We recommend that you feed 3 mls in the morning and 3 mls in the evening to start off with. You can increase the food if you want more rotifers.

[@ProppedNutFPV]

Can the system be used for cultivation of pods? Something like Tig or Tisbe?

[@reefnutrition8442]

This unit is only applicable for rotifer culture. We have copepod culturing information on our website. Thanks for asking.

[@ProppedNutFPV]

[e-mail]. Thanks for such a quick response. Look forward to hearing from you guys.

[@Hdwrguy]

I bought the kit without the bucket or air pump as I have both already. However, my system does not bubble up like the one in this video. I do get some but not as much. Would that hinder the rotifers from staying alive or growing?

[@reefnutrition8442]

If you can't match the aeration seen in the video, we would suggest you purchase a more powerful pump. We recommend the Marina 200 from Hagen. You can buy it on chewy.com. www.chewy.com/marina-air-pump-aquariums-size-200/dp/128738 Good aeration is vital to a healthy, successful culture.

[@ryan.maccallum8213]

At what temperature should they be stored at?

[@bobbyjones7675]

What temp should I keep them at?

[@reefnutrition8442]

You can keep them at room temperature, unless your house runs below 70F.

[@saradunaway125]

I see it’s recommended to feed 11ml/day. Should that be divided into 5.5ml twice a day or 3.4 three times daily? If I over feed what should I do?

[@saradunaway125]

Also if temp gets to 86F will it kill them?

[@reefingravi7612]

Hello can this kit be used to culture TISBE pods as well?

[@reefnutrition8442]

We currently have someone testing it on Apocyclops panamensis (Apex-Pods). It has never been tested on copepods. Thanks for asking.

[@reefingravi7612]

@@reefnutrition8442 do you have any kit that I cause to culture the TISBE pods and ofcourse I will buy the start up culture as well

[@reefnutrition8442]

@@reefingravi7612 We do not have a kit, but we do offer phytoplankton (Phyto-Feast) for culturing them.

[@ugoplanktonShop]

cool

[@stephenrothman6058]

Do the Rotifers need light?

[@reefnutrition8442]

No, they do not. Ambient light or indirect sunlight is acceptable. Thanks for asking.

[@tizbrin]

is there a Canadian distributor or can one be shipped to Canada?

[@reefnutrition8442]

You can buy direct from us. Feel free to call [phone] or email us [e-mail]

[@kevinmaguire4757]

Why weren't ANY of the questions answered below??

[@reefnutrition8442]

Glad you saw the replies. Thanks for your follow-up comment about it.

[@josktinify]

Salinity culture?

[@reefnutrition8442]

You can run the rotifer culture from 15 ppt all the way up to 35 ppt. Thanks for asking.

[@davidchecinski5446]

how much do I have meters of phytoplankton ml during instalation and after during production?

[@reefnutrition8442]

Are you asking how many milliliters of algae is required?

[@davidchecinski5446]

@@reefnutrition8442 yes

[@reefnutrition8442]

@@davidchecinski5446 We recommend at least 3mls in the morning and 3mls in the evening every day. This applies for the first day of the culture and beyond. If you need more rotifers, simply increase the dose. 11mls of RGcomplete will produce 1 million rotifers per day at a 30% harvest rate, for example. Thanks for asking.

[@kevinmaguire4757]

actually they did, my bad

[@jaconary]

Aren't the rotifers sucked by the floss?

[@reefnutrition8442]

No. They pass through the floss. The material only traps organic waste and works better as it gets dirtier. Since rotifers have no rigid appendages and are mostly flexible by nature, they pass through the channels in the floss quite easily. Thanks for your question!

[@jaconary]

How many rotifer density can this system achieve? By normally feed and wash.

[@reefnutrition8442]

@@jaconary You can easily achieve 500 per ml.

[@hamdanaahz2432]

Can I buy this system in the UK?

[@reefnutrition8442]

@@hamdanaahz2432 Yes, we sell the CCS into the U.K. Please visit our website for ordering: reefnutrition.com/product_compact_culture_system.php

[@goodall1bay]

what is part 3?

[@reefnutrition8442]

Harvesting and maintenance. Starts at 2:43. Thanks for commenting.

[@edmegariz8369]

where did you get this kit from?

[@TheFXSR]

4:39

[@reefnutrition8442]

You can buy this directly from us: reefnutrition.com/product_compact_culture_system.php

[@chrishernandez9277]

You’re better off with a regular old bucket and a sponge filter, that’s all it really is

[@reefnutrition8442]

@@chrishernandez9277 You have to be careful with sponge filters as they will strip out the algae from the water column resulting in the rotifers starving. The filter floss material allows phytoplankton to pass through while it accumulates the organic waste.

[@VikingsFan27]

What salinity saltwater are you using?

[@reefnutrition8442]

Anything from 15 ppt to 35 ppt will work.