Algae Culture Kit for Nannochloropsis

Algae Culture Kit for Nannochloropsis

ACK-007

Grows 500 mL in 50 mL culture flask.
Grows 4L (~1-gallon), no flasks.
Grows 20L (~5-gallons).
Max Pack of 10x 500 mL kits.
Max Pack of 30 x 500mL kits.

We have perfected the method and supplies for anyone to grow an ecologically or industrially important strain of algae. It contains everything you need to grow a laboratory-grade culture at home or at your desk, it is great for science fair projects!

Nannochloropsis is a genus of alga within the heterokont line of eukaryotes. While they can be found in fresh and brackish waters, Nannochloropsis widely occurs in saltwater world-wide. Some Nannochloropsis species have been shown to be suitable for algal biofuel production and are popular for use in aquaculture feed and dietary supplements. Nannochloropsis is a bulldog of an algae strain, It is great for science projects as it stays in suspension and is difficult to kill.

• Tissue culture flask
• (50 mL volume)
• Breathable cap
• 1 mL in a dense culture in a 1.5 mL microcentrifuge tube
• Small bag of salt to make 500ml (1/2 liter) of media
• Salts should be added to a 500ml bottle of drinking water (water not included in the kit)

• Information about the strain of algae
• Culture care lessons
• Illustrated growing protocol
• Lifecycle background of batch-culture cycles