In bloom:Harmful algal bloom toxins derived from the dinoflagellate Karlodinium sp. produce an interesting suite of complex polyketides whichhave been shown to have hemolytic,cytotoxic and ichthyotoxic activity.Better understanding the mechanism of action for this class of compounds could lead to the development of new agents for targeting cancer-cell membranes. Ready,Set, Go! Herein, we found in aset of p-conjugated phenylaza[18]crown-6-1,2,3-triazol-fluoroionophores, which possess in ortho positionoft he aniline moiety an alkoxyg roup, an enhanced K + /Na + selectivitiy with increasing steric hindrance of the alkoxy group (MeO < EtO < iPrO) and ad ecrease of the K + -complex stability.Chem. Asian J.