About AlgaeBarn
Our Values
Sustainable Aquaculture We grow all of our premium Copepods and Phytoplankton at the base of the Rocky Mountains in our state-of-the-art aquaculture facility. As hobbyists ourselves, we understand the importance of knowing what goes into your ...
Our Mission
The Algaebarn Mission We think the best way to inspire people to protect our oceans is to help them observe, understand and learn from the magnificent creatures that inhabit them. That’s why at Algaebarn we produce premium aquacultured marine ...
Do We Investigate Potential Suppliers of Reef Products?
We Certainly Do! Looking to supply AlgaeBarn with live or dry goods? Would you like us to carry your products? While we cannot take all interested vendors, we would love to hear from you! Simply fill out the form below, and we will determine if we ...
Accessibility
Accessibility Our Commitment to Accessibility We are committed to making the AlgaeBarn shopping experience available to all our customers, including those with disabilities, and we have designed this Site with accessibility in mind. Need Assistance ...
Does AlgaeBarn Sponsor Events, Clubs, and Groups?
We love to help the reefing community and would be happy to hear from you regarding your Facebook Group, Forum, Website community, Club, or Reefing Event / Conference! We only take a limited number of applicants each year so get your application in ...
Do we Offer Active Military and Veteran Discounts?
Absolutely! We thank you for your service to our country, and have built the page linked below to give all active duty and veterans of our armed forces a discount on our products! To find out more about our commitment to our heroes Read This Blog ...
Popular Articles
How do I Acclimate my Copepods?
Hobbyists are often told to carefully acclimate new additions to their aquarium. Fish and inverts such as snails and shrimp need to be acclimate (corals do not), but what about copepods? Are you supposed to drip acclimate them or float them? Do they ...
Will my filtration / pumps kill the Copepods?
A lot of hobbyists, especially those with a mandarin or other finicky fish, find themselves concerned that their pumps or filtration system will kill copepods, causing a smaller population. Is this something you should be worried about, or is it ...
How do I store copepods?
While we strongly encourage you to introduce all of your copepods into your system when you acquire them as this will be a healthier option than storing, we understand sometimes the circumstances may not allow that and so in this article we'll be ...
Are Copepods a Good Sign?
There are tons of little critters and creatures that can make their way into your aquarium. Some are good, others are neutral, and some are very bad. Some will help keep your aquarium clean, while others will feast on your corals. It can be hard to ...
Why is My Chaeto Brittle or Crumbling?
Growing macroalgae in your aquarium as part of your filtration system can prove to be very beneficial. Macroalgae such as chaeto can help with nutrient export, gas exchange, providing a habitat for copepods, and cleaning the water of harmful ...