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LPB FROZEN SHELLFISH DIET®
LPB FROZEN SHELLFISH DIET®
For Larvae, Post-larvae and Broodstock Bivalves and Larval Shrimp, LPB is a frozen, whole-cell concentrate of Tetraselmis sp., Thalassiosira weissflogii, Thalassiosira pseudonana, and Schizochytrium.
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Product Description
Features & Benefits
Use & Storage
Technical Info
Product Description
Features & Benefits
Use & Storage
Technical Info
Product Description
LPB Frozen Shellfish Diet For Larval Shrimp
LPB Frozen Shellfish Diet For Bivalve Larvae after day 7, Seed and Broodstock
LPB Frozen Shellfish Diet® is a frozen, whole-cell concentrate of Tetraselmis sp, Thalassiosira weissflogii, Thalassiosira pseudonana and Schizochytrium - species that have all demonstrated success with a variety of shellfish including oysters, clams, mussels, scallops, shrimp, and sea cucumbers.
Applications
- Nutritional Supplement
- Peak Load Supplement
- Up to 100% Live Algae Replacement
- Back-up feed supply
Features & Benefits
- Exceptionally clean
- Easy to use
- Always available
- Balanced Lipids (DHA, EPA), protein and carotenoids
Use & Storage
| Packaging | 1 liter bottle |
|---|---|
| Storage | 2 years shelf life when frozen Use within 8 days of defrosting |
| Tips | Keep frozen before defrosting Refrigerate after defrosting Concentrate can be refrozen |
Directions
- Defrost LPB overnight in a refrigerator
- Dilute LPB concentrate with clean system water to suspend the microalgae. Do not use a blender. Pour through a 50 micron screen for better dispersion
- Add to your tank according to the feeding charts below.
- Feed several times a day. Divide total daily feed ration from the chart among daily feedings
- Store defrosted Microalgae concentrate in a refrigerator. Refrigerated product should be used within 8 days of defrosting.
Typical Feed Rates
| 10% Supplement | 50% Supplement | 100% Supplement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | 5 | 25 | 50 |
| Z1 | 8 | 40 | 75 |
| Z2 | 15 | 75 | 150 |
| Z3 | 20 | 100 | 200 |
| Z/M | 10 | 50 | 100 |
| M1 | 15 | 75 | 150 |
| M2 | 10 | 50 | 100 |
| M3 | 5 | 25 | 50 |
Technical Info
Product Description
| Description | Concentrated Blend of Microalgae |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Viscous green concentrate (solid when frozen) |
| Algal Cell Size | 4.5–15 microns |
| Cell Density | ~1 Billion cells per ml |
| Algal Biomass | 150g Dry Biomass/L |
Composition of Dry Algal Biomass (Typical)
| Protein | 52% |
|---|---|
| Lipids | 10.7% |
| DHA (% of Lipids) | 8.0% |
| EPA (% of Lipids) | 9.5% |
| Carbohydrate | 16.0% |
| Ash | 21.0 % |
Composition of Liquid Product
| Protein | > 7.8% |
|---|---|
| Lipids | > 1.5% |
| Carbohydrate | > 2.4% |
| Ash | < 8.5% |
| Moisture | < 85% |
Microbial Specification
| Coliform Bacteria | < 0.3 mpn/ml |
|---|---|
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Known pathogenic marine bacteria | Negative |