Feeding phytoplankton question

[daniella3d]

They do need phyto to thrive. After I started to feed live phyto a few times per week to feed my clams, I saw a huge bloom on the copepods population. They were all over my glass and before that I could not see any on my glass. So yes I think it makes a big difference.

Originally Posted by Oilers

I just want to add copepods to the tank so the mandarin I just picked up wouldn't starve but I was told that the copepods need food as well; hence the phyto. I have never used phyto before but I've read that it also provides some other benefits so I thought I try it out.
I have no idea what the cell density of my phyto solution is. Maybe I should ask Ken at BWA since that's where I got the culture from.