Population dynamics, protein content, and lipid composition of Brachionus plicatilis fed artificial macroalgal detritus and Nannochloropsis sp. diets

► Artificial detritus from seaweed was produced to obtain food diet for rotifer. ► Seaweed detritus could be used as substitute diets in the culture of rotifer. ► Seaweed detritus is appropriate for dietary enrichment of rotifer. ► Food value of Ulva pertusa was better than other macroalgae.