Spirulina (genus)

Spirulina is a genus of cyanobacteria. As a photosynthetic organism capable of fixing nitrogen, its non-protein nutrient values are relatively low.

Spirulina is used in some foods for aquarium fish. It is especially of interest in foods for armoured catfish from the Loricariidae family and for aufwuchs feeders such as Cichlidae from the Rift Valley lakes.

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See also

• Arthrospira
• Do not confuse with: Spirulina (dietary supplement) - Spirulina and Haematococcus microalgae are the leading species in total value in aquaculture of feed additives, human dietary supplement and health foods. Its members are not used as those of Arthrospira are.