Live Rotifers
What Are Rotifers — and Why Your Reef Needs Them
Rotifers are microscopic zooplankton that form one of the most essential first links in the marine food chain. In reef aquariums and hatchery systems, they serve as a vital live food source for developing fish larvae, corals, filter-feeding invertebrates, and even copepods. Measuring only a few hundred microns in size, these tiny swimmers are packed with highly digestible protein, essential fatty acids (EPA/DHA), and natural enzymes that promote early growth, immune strength, and survival.
At AquaHaus, our Reef Rotifers (Brachionus plicatilis) are raised in clean, nutrient-rich seawater and fed premium live phytoplankton to ensure maximum vitality and nutritional density. Every culture is harvested at peak population to deliver consistent, reliable quality — whether you’re maintaining a thriving coral system, conditioning finicky feeders, or raising fry from your breeding pairs.
🌊 Who Benefits from Live Rotifers
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Clownfish, gobies, blennies, and other larvae — perfect first food due to their small size and gentle swimming motion.
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Soft corals and LPS corals — readily capture rotifers for supplemental nutrition, enhancing color and polyp extension.
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Filter-feeding invertebrates — such as feather dusters, sponges, and bivalves, benefit from a steady live plankton source.
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Copepod and amphipod cultures — thrive when rotifers are added as an intermediate food source in the planktonic web.
⚗️ Why Choose AquaHaus Rotifers
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Grown with live phytoplankton for superior nutritional value.
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Never diluted or preserved — only pure, living rotifers suspended in clean saltwater.
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Harvested fresh to order to maintain peak cell viability.
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Perfect for both reef enrichment and home rotifer culture starts.
💡 Usage Tip
Add directly to your display or fry system with pumps off for 30–60 minutes to maximize feeding response. For long-term success, combine with AquaHaus Live Phytoplankton to sustain your reef’s natural micro-ecosystem and maintain balanced nutrition.
