50,000 Dinos in a Vase (PyroDinos)

PyroDinos are a marine dinoflagellate named Pyrocystis fusiformis. They are plant-like plankton or phytoplankton. PyroDinos are phototrophic (use sunlight as their main energy source) and can also be classified as single-cell microalgae or simply ‘algae’. Our PyroDinos are grown under LED lights and filtered sunlight on our Algae Farm in San Diego California. One PyroDino cell was isolated off the coast of San Diego in 2009 and from this single cell, all our PyroDinos have been grown. PyroDinos can be added to a saltwater aquarium or a reef system. They are non-toxic phytoplankton and will be snacks for most aquarium inhabitants. They may also be removed by mechanical filtration. Growing PyroDino dinoflagellates is a lot like taking care of a houseplant. After all, dinoflagellates cells are classified as plant-like cells. Dinoflagellates can be grown in most any clean clear container, with an emphasis on Clean. CONTAINERS Most household water bottles, glass jars (mason)