Isochrysis is a small golden/brown flagellate that is very commonly used in the aquaculture industry. It is high in DHA and often used to enrich zooplankton such as rotifers or Artemia. Isochrysis is a primary algae used in shellfish hatcheries and used in some shrimp hatcheries.
Strain: CCMP1324
Applications
Finfish Hatcheries: Used for DHA enrichment of rotifers. It is also a good size for feeding brine shrimp and copepods.
Shellfish Hatcheries: Isochrysis is the most commonly used algae for oysters, clams, mussels, and scallops
Shrimp Hatcheries: Used for DHA enrichment
