Will unconsumed DT plankton regenerate?

[Jun Hong]

Will unconsumed DT plankton regenerate themselves in reef tank if sufficient light is provided?

If yes, then overdosed of DT won't pollute water and in turn it will compete for nutrient to prevent microalgea from growing!

Can anyone verify it?

[bawater]

In theory yes.(if its a sterile tank with nothing to consume it)

In practical there are many factors...... & most probably won't happen. With many living organisms consuming the phyto - even a DSB from the creatures living in it.

There may also be a salinity or/and other parameter shock to the microalgae in the DT, this will cause some cells to die off and there will also be some dead cells in the bottle already.

If overdosed - either you get a green water tank(highly unlikely if you have a heavy filter feeder load or sponges)

OR you get higher nutrients from phyto die off...which leads to nuisance algae blooms.

Its a good product if you can bear the price$ - and you should also get to know your tank's nutrient processing capabilities when feeding anything.