Advanced adsorbent of phosphate and silicate; provides rapid results. May be used on an on-going basis as part of a sensible nutrient-control program. Spherical shape and porosity maximize reactive surface area; promotes reactivity and efficiency by maximizing contact time and minimizing tendency to pack and channel water, and outperforms competing non-spherical phosphate-adsorbent media. Recommended usage is 2 g of Extrax…
Unique complex that provides trace and minor elements in ratios found to be beneficial to cichlids and other fishes endemic to Lakes Victoria, Malawi, and Tanganyika. Provides minor and trace elements utilized in importantneurological and metabolic reactions, and which are incorporated into natural biopigments for coloration. Replaces minor and trace elements used by aquarium inhabitants, and which are lost through…
• Formulated specifically for marine aquaria. • Used in conjunction with MicrōBacter7, establishes and develops biological filtration by providing critical nutrients in specific forms and ratios. • Ethical and effective; encourages microbial proliferation without the use of poor nutrient sources, such as fish food (rich in refractory organic compounds) and so-called “starter fish”. • Indirectly benefits corals and other suspension-feeding…
Ionic silica solution for enhancing growth rates of sponges and gastropods 1 drop per gallon of water increases ionic silica concentration by ~0.20 ppm May be employed in silica-limited systems stocked with sponges to improve water quality by increasing the rate of natural latent organic material uptake by these organisms.
Next-generation regenerable nitrate adsorption resin effective in marine and freshwater aquaria; does not require soaking in buffered water prior to initial use. Highly-selective for nitrate. Will not negatively impact water quality, nor release nitrate once exhausted. Synthetic polymer resin beads provide for durability and excellent flow characteristics; may be employed in fluidized-bed, canister, or passive filtration. Regenerable over 250 times,…
specifically for temperate (“cold water”) marine aquaria. • Provides seven types of phytoplankton, and marine-based food particulates, collectively ranging in size from 1 - 50µm. • Supplemented with a proprietary amino acid blend to aid in coloration and feeding response of invertebrates. • Ideally-sized for many corals, clams, sponges, tunicates, tube worms, bryozoans, larval crustaceans, and juvenile fishes. • Encourages…
Suspension of North American marine crustacean roe with a size range of ~0.7 - 1.2 mm Rich in natural pigments that have been found to intensify overall coloration Appropriate for feeding anemones, LPS corals, gorgonians, and solitary and colonial polyps, particularly at night when tentacles are extended to maximize chances of prey-capture
Next-generation combination of enhanced activated carbon (offering superior chemical filtration characteristics to traditional activated carbon) and NSF-grade ion-exchange and adsorptive resins to enhance removal of impurities such as chloramines, ammonia, nitrate, phosphate, silicate, heavy metals, and dissolved organic material from water. Facilitates decomposition and oxidation/reduction reactions, enhancing oxidation-reduction potential (ORP), and improving water quality. Improves water clarity by removing dyes…
Next-generation, enhanced activated carbon, offering superior chemical filtration characteristics to traditional activated carbon. Triple-action removes ammonia, chloramines, and latent organic material, and then facilitates decomposition and oxidation/reduction reactions, enhancing oxidation-reduction potential (ORP), and promoting water quality. Features high capacity for organic removal, high Iodine number, and minimal dust. Average particle size encourages optimal flow and effectiveness.
Premium quality activated carbon, offering desirable physical and chemical characteristics for application in all marine and freshwater aquaria, featuring high capacity for the removal of latent organic material from water and minimal impact on pH. Promotes water quality by removing dissolved organic material, hence encouraging higher oxidation-reduction potential (ORP). Features high capacity for organic removal (high Molasses number), high Iodine number, low ash content, minimal dust, and immeasurable…
Brightwell Aquatics LUGOLS is an extremely powerful iodine solution. The predominant form of iodine in seawater is iodide. The natural seawater concentration of all iodine species combined is approximately 0.06 ppm, classifying it as a minor element. Brightwell Aquatics Lugol’s Solution for use by advanced reef aquarium hobbyist
•Provides iodide, utilized by crustaceans (shrimp, lobsters, and crabs) to molt or shed their exoskeleton, enabling the crustacean to grow. • Formulated specifically for ornamental freshwater and brackish water crustaceans maintained in planted and/or biotope aquaria. • Helps prevent iodine-deficient issues in fish, such as goiter, by providing this critical element in a time-release form. • Used in conjunction with…
Part of a complete system for simplifying and maintaining proper water chemistry in very small (e.g. “nano”) reef aquaria. NanoCode A provides calcium, potassium, and strontium in aragonite ratios, enhanced magnesium (relative to the aragonite ratios), and non-conservative minor* and trace elements in natural seawater ratios. Used in conjunction with NanoCode B, promotes stable water chemistry and improves rate of…
The carbonate-bearing component of a two-part method for dosing calcium and carbonates (the substances largely responsible for increasing alkalinity (”buffering capacity”)) in the same ratio as that found in natural seawater. Ionically-balanced with respect to natural seawater concentrations of calcium and carbonates when used in equal amounts with Reef Cōde A. Benefits reef-building organisms such as corals, clams, calcareous algae,…
For use by experienced, qualified professional aquarists only. Ionic, non-chelated copper solution. 1 drop per gallon of water increases free copper concentration by ~0.20 ppm. For use in fish-only aquaria. Not for use with scaleless fish. Not for use in aquaria housing live plants or invertebrates. Consult an appropriate reference source for the use of ionic copper solutions inaquaria before…
High-capacity, regenerable adsorption resin effective in marine and freshwater aquaria. Dramatically improves water quality by removing dissolved organic material, toxic gasses,heavy metals, and other impurities. Helps control nutrient levels (including ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and phosphate). Will not negatively impact water quality once exhausted. Regenerable over 250 times, significantly increasing cost effectiveness relative to activatedcarbon when comparing filtration capability.
Next-generation regenerable phosphate adsorption resin effective in marine aquaria; will also remove silicates. Far more effective than activated alumina and granular ferric products. Will not negatively impact water quality nor release phosphate or silicate once exhausted; will not break up or disintegrate like ferric medias, and contains no aluminum to dissolve in aquaria and harm inhabitants. Synthetic polymer resin beads…
Alkalinity-increasing (”buffer”) powdered blend formulated specifically for maintaining pH-stability in Rift Lake biotope aquaria and other systems housing fishes and plants endemic to environments with an alkaline pH. Not a re-packaged marine aquarium buffer. Helps increase pH stability in an aquarium by raising the alkalinity; continued addition raises pH to a range of 7.9 - 8.3. Formulated by a marine…
Directly and efficiently removes reactive phosphate from aquarium water. Also removes silicate and phosphate-based organic material from aquarium water, often resulting in improved water clarity (particularly in aquaria with heavy bioloads). Safe for use in all freshwater and marine aquaria, including planted and reef systems. For complete information, click the 'Technical' button at the top right.
Safe for all varieties of corals and their allies, including colonial and solitary polyps. Triple-acting formulation provides short- and long-term benefits to dipped corals. Formulated to prepare corals for addition to a pre-existing aquarium, as well as to benefit corals showing signs of tissue damage or degradation. Gently oxidizes areas of damaged coral tissue to help halt, or prevent onset…
Used in conjunction with MICROBACTER7 and REEF BIOFUEL or KATALYST, enables natural phosphorus uptake to take place in systems with inadequate nitrogen content, lowering phosphate concentration without the use of chemical filtration media and without resorting to polluting the system with organic material to raise the nitrogen content. Recommended for use by advanced reef aquarists maintaining ultra-low nutrient content systems,…
Replaces vodka method of microbial activity-enhancement with a completely safe and biologically-sound, non-flammable alternative to using vodka or ethanol. Indirectly benefits corals and other suspension-feeding invertebrates by encouraging reproduction of bacterioplankton (an important food source for suspension-feeding invertebrates). Encourages polyp-expansion in all corals. May be used to help expedite biological filtration in new set-ups.
Complete source of the elements and molecules that are directly used by corals, clams, and other reef-building invertebrates and organisms to create skeletal material and grow. Provides calcium (140,000 ppm), strontium, magnesium, and potassium in approximately the same ratios* in which they occur in aragonite. Very strong source of carbonates (derived from aragonite). Increases alkalinity to help stabilize pH. Stronger…
Complex of free-form amino acids in the same ratios found within tissues of sponges. Utilizes natural attractants and marine-derived proteins to improve feeding response and increase protein percentage of fish foods, respectively. increase protein percentage of fish foods, respectively. Beneficial to all fishes whose diets are in large part composed of sponges, including angelfishes, butterflyfishes, Moorish Idols, and their respective…
Formulated specifically for temperate (“cold water”) marine aquaria. Combines multiple non-sugar, non-alcohol organic carbon sources shown to significantly stimulate cell respiration for enhanced nutrient uptake by microbes present in system, resulting in natural depletion of nitrate and phosphate. Completely safe and biologically-sound, non-flammable alternative to using vodka or ethanol.Not aldehyde-based. Indirectly benefits corals and other suspension-feeding invertebrates by encouragingreproduction of bacterioplankton…
Nitrate levels should be maintained at a concentration of less than 20 ppm Contains kelp-extract Formulated with comprehensive data on freshwater aquatic plants Kelp-phytohormones encourage growth and flowering Prevents nitrogen-stunted-growth Water Type: Freshwater Ingredients: Sodium nitrate. Other Ingredients: Purified water, Kelp extract.
Brightwell NeoPhos is phosphorus supplement for Ultra-Low Nutrient Reef Aquarium Systems (ULNS). Brightwell Aquatics recommends using it in conjunction with with MICROBACTER7 and REEF BIOFUEL or KATALYST. natural phosphorus uptake to take place in systems with inadequate nitrogen content, lowering phosphate concentration without the use of chemical filtration media and without resorting to polluting the system with organic material to…
Establishes and develops biological filtration by providing critical nutrients in specific forms and ratios Ethical and effective; encourages microbial proliferation without the use of poor nutrient sources, such as fish food (rich in refractory organic compounds) and so-called "starter fish" Indirectly benefits corals and other suspension-feeding invertebrates by encouraging reproduction of bacterioplankton (an important food source for those organisms) Helps…
Simplifies the maintenance of inorganic water chemistry Encourages coral growth NanoCode A provides calcium, potassium, and strontium in aragonite ratios, enhanced magnesium (relative to the aragonite ratios), and non-conservative minor and trace elements in natural seawater ratios NanoCode B promotes stable water chemistry and improves the rate of biogenic aragonite formation Contains no phosphate, silicate, or organic material Contains no…
Replaces minor and trace elements used by aquarium inhabitants Unique and complex formula that provides trace and minor elements in ratios that is beneficial for fishes Composed of ultra-high purity materials, and purified water
Flocculant for improving water clarity in marine aquaria; helps eliminate cloudy water. Binds particulate material suspended in aquarium water, enabling removal from the system by means of mechanical filtration and protein skimming. Specifically formulated for use in marine aquaria; not to be used in freshwater aquaria. Safe for use with all manner of marine invertebrates, fishes, and macroalgae. For complete…
Begins to eliminate reactive phosphate immediately upon addition to aquarium. Safe for all inhabitants of reef and marine fish-only aquaria. Each ml eliminates 1 ppm phosphate in 4 US-gallons of water (250 ml treats 1,000 US-gal). Helps facilitate the removal of phosphate from aquaria during periods when dissolved organic material is abundant. May be used on an ongoing basis to…
