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) | 1 test tube | 500 |
| Microalgal starter (unaerated) | 75-150 mL | 450 |
| Microalgal starter (from indoor culture) | 1 L | 420 |
| Microalgal starter (from semi-indoor culture) | 10 L | 370 |
| Microalgal starter (from outdoor culture) | 200 L | 750 |
| Microalgal paste* | ||
| Nanochlorum sp. | 1 kg | 3,500 |
| Tetraselmis tetrathele | 1 kg | 3,500 |
| Chlorella sorokiniana | 1 kg | 3,500 |
| Chaetoceros calcitrans | 1 kg | 2,500 |
| Thalassiosira sp. | 1 kg | 2,500 |
| Isochrysis galbana | 1 kg | 2,500 |
| Zooplankton | ||
| Brachionus rotundiformis | 1 L | 420 |
| Media/Fertilizer | ||
| Conwy medium | 1 L | 1,750 |
| F-medium | 1 set | 1,650 |
| TMRL | 1 set | 880 |
| Commercial fertilizer | 1 set | 600 |
*Three weeks advance order
The cost of shipping of orders is as follows:
Iloilo – Manila PHP 2,000 (1–5 L)
Iloilo – Cebu PHP2,000 (1–5 L)
Iloilo – Mindanao (connecting flight) PHP 2,300 (1–5 L)
Additional fee of PHP 50/liter will be charged for orders of more than 5 liters.
For orders, please email livefood@seafdec.org.ph or call (033) 330-7000 local 1151.
Phone: (0962) 274 4824, (0963) 764 4757
NOTE: Prices as of 11 August 2026. Prices are subject to change without prior notice.