Shellfish Breeding and Hatchery Management (2+1)

27.2.1 Culture media

The following are the media that are used for the culture of microalgae:

Chu-10 medium – For myxophyceae, chlorophyceae,Bacillariophyceae,

and Euglenophyceae,

Fogg’S medium – For blue green algae

Zarrouk’s medium – For spirulina

Modified “F” medium – For chlorella

Although the above can be used for individual group of micro algae, usually Walne’s medium is used for microalgae culture.