Infusoria Culture – 2 oz & 4 oz Sizes
From Shadowhouse Shrimp
Shadowhouse Shrimp’s Infusoria Culture offers a dense, active starter mix of naturally occurring microscopic organisms, ideal for aquarists and breeders. Infusoria is a catch-all term for a variety of minute aquatic life forms—commonly including ciliates, flagellates, protozoa, and microalgae—that serve as essential first foods for newly hatched fry and filter-feeding aquatic species.
Cultures come pre-seeded and active, with wheat berries included to establish and sustain a thriving bacterial base. The bacteria serve as food for the infusoria, allowing the culture to grow rapidly with minimal input.
Available Sizes:
2 oz Starter Culture (perfect for small batches or test runs)
4 oz Starter Culture (ideal for larger fry batches or continued propagation)
Specifications:
Contents: Live mixed infusoria culture
Food base: Wheat berries (supports bacterial growth)
Use: First food for tiny fry (e.g., betta, rasbora, tetras), shrimp larvae, filter feeders, and carnivorous plants
Shelf life: Best when started within 3–5 days of arrival
Recommended Water Parameters:
Temperature: 68–80°F (20–27°C)
pH: 6.5–8.0
Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
Lighting: Low to moderate indirect light may benefit algae-based infusoria
Usage Tips:
Simply pour a portion of the culture into your fry tank or use it to seed a larger infusoria setup. With regular feeding (using vegetable matter or boiled plant water) and aeration, infusoria can be maintained or scaled up as needed.
A vital resource for anyone raising delicate fry—Shadowhouse Shrimp’s Infusoria Culture helps boost survival rates by offering a natural, constantly available micro-prey source.