I was wondering if it would be beneficial to seed my pond with an algae that is high in protein, so I end up with bigger fatter fish in my pond?

LOL, They have an "Algae Hotline"
I was looking to see what type of algae has a higher protein content.
Algae is at the beginning of the food chain.
I was wondering if it would be good to seed my pond with an algae that has a lot more protein content.
I laughed when reading the description for the Amazon product, because it said they have an "Algae Hotline"

This is from their Amazon information:
WHICH ONE TO PICK: We have a big variety of different kits to pick from but if you call our "Algae Hotline" for our scientists, we will help with your projects or questions you may have. We have more information on our website including instructional videos at www.algaeresearchsupply.com

Link to Algae

I did not call their "Algae Hotline" but I did email "Algae Research Supply" and asked them what freshwater algae would be best for raising tilapia.
They said "Algae Culture Chlorella Vulgaris" and sent me this link:

https://algaeresearchsupply.com/products/algae-culture-chlorella-vulgaris

I looked up that strain and according to Wikipedia:
"Chlorella vulgaris" is a green microalgae mainly used as a dietary supplement or protein-rich food additive in Japan." It has more than 50% protein by dry weight! One article said it may be the next soy!
So that answered my question about is being high in protein.
My question is, would it be beneficail or not to seed my pond with this algae?


Last edited by Johnny MAX; 07/26/19 08:42 AM.

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