Question 1

What is greenwater?

Accepted Answer

Greenwater is water containing a dense suspension of live, beneficial freshwater phytoplankton — microscopic algae that form the base of the aquatic food chain.

Question 2

Why is greenwater so hard to culture at home?

Accepted Answer

Phytoplankton culture requires precise control over light intensity, water temperature, nutrient dosing, CO2 levels, and sterile technique. Even experienced aquarists find that home cultures crash constantly.

Question 3

Why should I buy greenwater instead of culturing my own?

Accepted Answer

Culturing greenwater at home is unreliable. Hydralife greenwater is professionally cultivated in closed-system photobioreactors with species-specific care.

Question 4

How do I use Hydralife greenwater for daphnia and moina?

Accepted Answer

Pour Hydralife greenwater directly into your daphnia or moina culture vessel. The phytoplankton stays suspended and provides continuous nutrition.

Question 5

What species of phytoplankton are in Hydralife greenwater?

Accepted Answer

Hydralife cultivates multiple species of freshwater phytoplankton in species-specific closed systems for nutritional diversity.

Question 6

Can I use Hydralife greenwater for fish fry?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Greenwater is one of the best first foods for newly hatched fish fry, especially for species with very small fry.

Question 7

Does Hydralife ship greenwater nationwide?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hydralife ships greenwater to all 48 contiguous United States. Orders ship Monday through Thursday.

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