Chlorella Vulgaris

Live culture, grown and shipped with care
Free courier delivery in Poland over 99,99 zł
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Live Chlorella vulgaris starter culture — a fast-multiplying freshwater microalgae strain, ideal as a live feed or for culturing your own renewable algae stock.

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Category: Microalgae

Description

A robust, single-celled freshwater microalga used in aquaculture and biofuel research for its fast growth and high protein/chlorophyll content.

Key characteristics:

Cell size: 2–10 µm (spherical)
Doubling time: ~8–24 hours under optimal light/nutrient conditions (can be faster, ~6 hrs, in high-density photobioreactor cultures)
Native habitat: Freshwater lakes, ponds, and soil worldwide; also found in symbiotic associations (e.g., with some protozoa)
Optimal temperature: 25–30°C
Optimal pH: 6.5–7.5
Light requirement: Moderate to high intensity; photoautotrophic (can also grow mixotrophically/heterotrophically with organic carbon sources like glucose)
Nutrient needs: Nitrogen, phosphorus, and trace minerals (commonly cultured in media like BG-11 or Bold’s Basal Medium)
Key composition: Up to 50–60% protein by dry weight, plus chlorophyll and carotenoids

Additional information

Weight	N/A
Volume	50 mL (Sample), 5 L(Best Price)

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At a glance

What it is: Chlorella vulgaris, a single-celled freshwater green microalga (2 to 10 micrometres, up to 50 to 60 % protein by dry weight)
Temperature: 25 to 30 degrees C
pH: 6.5 to 7.5
Light: Moderate to high
Doubling time: About 8 to 24 hours in good conditions
Sizes and prices: 50 mL (Sample) for 9,99 zł; 5 L(Best Price) for 44,99 zł
Ships: From Poland. Free replacement if it arrives damaged or dead.

Questions before you order

What do I receive?

A live Chlorella vulgaris starter culture in the volume you choose on this page (50 mL (Sample), 5 L(Best Price)), ready to grow on in your own container.

How is it delivered?

Within Poland you can choose InPost Paczkomaty (14,99 zł) or courier delivery (15,99 zł). Courier delivery is free for orders over 99,99 zł.

How long does delivery take?

Orders are prepared within 1 to 2 working days, and delivery within Poland then takes 1 to 3 working days.

Do you ship abroad?

Yes, the small sample sizes ship within the EU. InPost pickup points cost 50 zł to France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy, Spain and Portugal. DPD courier costs 65 zł to Germany, 75 zł to the Netherlands, 87 zł to France, 100 zł to Spain and 130 zł to Italy. Other countries are a flat 200,00 zł. The 5 L size is delivered within Poland only. Parcels abroad usually take a little longer than in Poland.

What if it arrives damaged or dead?

We replace it free of charge. Just tell us within 48 hours of delivery. See the returns policy for details.

What does Chlorella need to grow?

A freshwater medium, moderate to good light and room temperature to a little above (roughly 25 to 30 °C). Use dechlorinated water and a clean, covered container. Our guides explain the setup step by step.

Can I start with a small amount and scale up?

Yes. A small starter can be grown on into a larger culture by adding it to fresh medium in stages. Always keep part of the culture back as a reserve.

What is it sold for?

ShopAlgae sells live starter cultures for hobby growing, aquariums, aquaculture feed cultures, research and education.

Po polsku: Żywa kultura Chlorella vulgaris – starter do hodowli w domu