{"product_id":"poddrop-dino-shield-five-species-live-phytoplankton-blend","title":"PodDrop Dino Shield-Five Species Live Phytoplankton Blend","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAdd a diverse selection of live marine microalgae to your reef-feeding or live-food culture program with PodDrop Dino Shield. This blend contains five cultured phytoplankton species with different cell characteristics, creating a broader microalgae profile than a single-species culture.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDino Shield is intended for supplemental reef feeding, compatible filter feeders, and live-food cultures. Despite its name, this product is not a treatment or guaranteed solution for dinoflagellates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFive-Species Blend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDino Shield contains live cultures identified as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eChaetoceros calcitrans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhaeodactylum tricornutum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThalassiosira weissflogii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eTisochrysis lutea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eIsochrysis galbana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExact species ratios and cell concentrations are not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains five live marine microalgae species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides multiple phytoplankton cell profiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds microalgae variety to compatible live-food cultures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for supplemental mixed reef feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay be used with compatible filter-feeding organisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 16-ounce and 32-ounce sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultured at PodDrop’s licensed Arizona aquaculture facility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplemental mixed reef feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible filter-feeding invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopepod and other live-food culture programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarists seeking broader phytoplankton diversity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHobbyist and professional marine culture systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 fl oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e32 fl oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8-ounce size is not available through Infinity and Beyond Aquatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDirections for Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring the shipment indoors promptly after delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the sealed culture before opening or using it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGently mix the container as directed on the label. Do not shake violently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDose conservatively into an area with suitable water flow or use it to feed a compatible live-food culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch the blend’s cell profiles to the feeding requirements of the intended organisms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor nutrients, oxygen levels, water clarity, and livestock response after dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust subsequent feedings according to aquarium response and water testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways follow the current product label for exact dosing, handling, and storage instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage and Handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore exactly as directed on the product label. Protect the culture from excessive heat, freezing temperatures, and direct sunlight. Gently mix at the recommended intervals and use clean, dedicated equipment to prevent contamination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse by the date printed on the bottle. Do not rely on color alone to determine culture condition, purity, nutritional value, or cell concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Dino Shield Disclaimer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDino Shield is a supplemental live phytoplankton blend. It is \u003cstrong\u003enot represented or guaranteed to eliminate, treat, prevent, suppress, or control dinoflagellates\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDinoflagellate outbreaks may have different species, causes, and required responses. Adding phytoplankton does not guarantee biological competition, recovery, nutrient control, or any particular water-quality result. Identify the underlying aquarium issue and address husbandry conditions separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLive Shipping Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product requires expedited, temperature-controlled shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$30 flat-rate live and refrigerated shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive cultures typically ship Monday through Wednesday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping may be delayed during unsafe weather or carrier conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomeone should be available for the carrier’s first delivery attempt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive and perishable products cannot be returned after shipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery concerns must be reported within \u003cstrong\u003etwo hours of the carrier’s recorded delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e. Keep the culture and all original packaging and provide clear photographs or video of the culture, shipping box, insulation, shipping label, and any visible damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Infinity and Beyond Aquatics?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfinity and Beyond Aquatics works with trusted aquarium suppliers to provide fresh, professionally cultured live foods for marine aquariums. We carefully coordinate live-product fulfillment to minimize unnecessary delays and help your culture arrive safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure whether Dino Shield or another phytoplankton blend is right for your aquarium? 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