SEAFDEC/AQD Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center | Aquaculture Department
The Larval Food Laboratory (LFL) of SEAFDEC/AQD cultures several species of microalgae that provide food for aquatic organisms.
The following plankton starters produced by LFL are available for sale.
| Product | Quantity | Price (PhP) |
| Microalgae | ||
| Microalgal starter (unaerated) | test tube | 220 |
| Microalgal starter (unaerated) | 75-150 mL | 120 |
| Microalgal starter (from indoor culture) | 1 L | 125 |
| Microalgal starter (from outdoor culture) | 10 L | 150 |
| Microalgal paste* | ||
| Nanochlorum sp. | 1 kg | 3,000 |
| Tetraselmis tetrathele | 1 kg | 3,000 |
| Chlorella sorokiniana | 1 kg | 3,000 |
| Chaetoceros calcitrans | 1 kg | 2,000 |
| Thalassiosira sp. | 1 kg | 2,000 |
| Isochrysis galbana | 1 kg | 3,000 |
| Zooplankton | ||
| Brachionus rotundiformis | 1 L | 100 |
| Media/Fertilizer | ||
| Conwy medium | 1 L | 1,325 |
| F-medium | 1 set | 1,380 |
| TMRL | 1 set | 310 |
| Commercial fertilizer | 1 L | 150 |
*Three weeks advance order
Orders of microalgal starters outside Iloilo are limited to 5 liters. The cost of shipping of orders is included in the invoice/billing as follows:
Iloilo – Manila PhP 2,000
Iloilo – Cebu PhP 2,000
Iloilo – Mindanao (connecting flight) PhP 2,300
For orders, please email livefood@seafdec.org.ph or call (033) 330-7000 local 1151.
NOTE: Prices are subject to change without prior notice.