Nannochloropsis live culture refers to the controlled growth of this microalgae under specific conditions such as light, temperature, salinity, nutrients, and aeration. It is typically cultivated in either indoor photobioreactors or outdoor ponds to produce high density algal biomass. Nannochloropsis is a genus of microalgae widely used in aquaculture, biotechnology and bio product industries. It is a small, single celled marine phytoplankton known for its high nutritional value especially its rich content of lipids, proteins and essential fatty acids such as EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid).
Key Features
- Fast growth rate under optimal conditions
- High lipid content, especially omega-3 fatty acids (EPA)
- Rich in protein and pigments useful for nutrition and aquaculture
- Easy to maintain in controlled systems
- Highly resistant to contamination compared to other microalgae
Key Benefits
- Rich Source of Essential Nutrients
- High-quality proteins
- Omega-3 fatty acids (especially EPA)
- Vitamins and minerals
- Chlorophyll and antioxidants
- Excellent Live Feed for Aquaculture
- Improve survival rates
- Increase growth performance
- Increase disease resistance
- improve pigmentation quality
- High Lipid Content
- Omega-3 EPA nutraceutical production
- Biofuel
- Fast Growth and High Biomass Production
- Continuous harvesting
- Efficient large-scale production
- High productivity in limited space
- Suitable for Biofertilizer Applications
- Rich in nutrients and bioactive compounds
- Enhance plant growth
- Improve soil microbial activity
- Increase crop health naturally
- Improves Water Quality in Aquaculture
- Stabilize water conditions
- Support beneficial microorganisms
- Reduce harmful waste accumulation
Applications
- Aquaculture Feed
- One of the most important applications of Nannochloropsis, it is commonly used as feed for:
- Rotifers
- Artemia
- Fish larvaeShrimp larvae
- Shellfish
- One of the most important applications of Nannochloropsis, it is commonly used as feed for:
- Fish and Animal Feed Supplements
- Biomass can be added into:
- Fish feed pellets
- Poultry feed
- Livestock feed
- Pet food.
- Biomass can be added into:
- Research and Biotechnology
- Microalgae research
- Genetic studies
- Pharmaceutical research
- Sustainable biotechnology development
Directions for Use
For Aquaculture Feeding
- Add directly into culture tanks or feeding systems
- Feed daily in small portions
- Maintain green water condition when necessary
General Dosage
- Depends on species and culture density
- Common concentration: 0.5–2 million cells/mL in larval tanks
