Hi Teachers,

We have had a few teachers and staff call us up and ask if they can buy things now (end of spring 2025 semester) and have them for the fall.  The answer is yes! Send in your POs today with your requested delivery date so we can get it on the calendar.

How much time should we plan on for delivery in the fall? 

I would shoot for 7-days.  As of today, we ship on Wednesdays and Fridays.  So if you get the order in before Noon on those days, it will ship same day.   

How long can the algae sit in the shipping bottle?

The algae culture is good in a cool place for a couple weeks.  However, it will wake grumpy and will need  time to 'wake up'- which could take another week.  We recommend simply opening the bottles 1/16 of a turn.  This will allow the gasses (CO2 and O2) to enter and leave the bottle making for happy algae.  

Brainy Briny kits are shelf stable for several weeks before use. As long as the algae is green, you are good to start. 

Algae Beads should be left in indirect light, never direct sunlight or the cold fridge.

Zooplankton (brine shrimp, copepods, etc.) should be opened immediately to allow for gas exchange and increase their chance of survival. You should use these within the week for best results.