{"product_id":"f-2-algae-food-fritz-aquatics","title":"F\/2 Algae Food - Fritz Aquatics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eF\/2 Algae Food is a professional-grade, two-part nutrient solution based on Guillard’s renowned 1957 F\/2 formula, optimized for dense, healthy growth of both microalgae and macroalgae in saltwater or freshwater environments. Perfect for culturing phytoplankton, macroalgae like Chaetomorpha, and even biodiesel strains, this liquid format eliminates the need for weighing raw chemicals, saving time and reducing error.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach gallon contains concentrated vitamins, trace minerals, and macronutrients in two separate solutions—Part A and Part B—ensuring long-term stability and preventing premature breakdown of vitamins or precipitation of elements. Simply add both solutions to your culture water for a complete and balanced algae-growing environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart A – Trace Metals \u0026amp; Minerals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormulated for optimal nutrient bioavailability, Part A provides essential trace elements used in photosynthesis, cellular function, and pigment production:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIron (Fe): 1.3%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Supports chlorophyll synthesis and metabolic processes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eManganese (Mn): 0.034%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Activates enzymes for photosynthesis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCobalt (Co): 0.002%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Essential for vitamin B12 synthesis in algae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eZinc (Zn): 0.0037%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Enzyme cofactor; supports chloroplast function\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCopper (Cu): 0.00017%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Required in trace amounts for photosynthetic electron transport\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMolybdate (Mo): 0.0009%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Facilitates nitrogen assimilation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFerric chloride, EDTA, cobalt chloride, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, manganese chloride, sodium molybdate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart B – Macronutrients \u0026amp; Vitamins\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProvides the key building blocks for biomass development, energy transport, and enzymatic activity:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNitrogen (N): 6.0%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Supplied as sodium nitrate; essential for protein and chlorophyll synthesis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhosphate (P₂O₅): 2.0%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Supplied as monosodium phosphate; vital for energy (ATP) production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVitamin B1 (Thiamine): 0.07%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Supports enzymatic activity and cell respiration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVitamin B12 (Cobalamin): 0.0002%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Aids DNA synthesis and carbon fixation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiotin: 0.0002%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – Required for fatty acid synthesis and metabolism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSodium nitrate, monosodium phosphate, thiamine hydrochloride, vitamin B12, biotin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eDirections for Use:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard Dose:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Add \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 tsp (5 mL)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e each of Part A and Part B per \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 gallons (37.8 L)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of freshwater or saltwater culture medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMetric:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Add \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 mL each per 7.75 liters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e132 mL each per cubic meter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ediatom culture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, supplement with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e49 mg Na₂SiO₃ per gallon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e (or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 mg per liter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e) of sodium metasilicate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdditional Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProvides the equivalent final vitamin and trace element concentrations of classic Guillard’s F\/2 media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for culturing both \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emicroalgae and macroalgae\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, including Chaetomorpha and Nannochloropsis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDoes \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enot contain live algae\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—this is a nutrient source only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dark place; 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