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.