Brightwell Aquatics
Brightwell Aquatics Coral Amino
Brightwell Aquatics Coral Amino
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Brightwell Aquatics CoralAmino is a free-form amino acid complex formulated to mirror the ratios of amino acids naturally found within the tissues of stony corals. Based on research conducted by oceanographers studying coral tissue profiles, the blend is designed to give corals direct access to the building blocks they need for tissue growth, repair, and coloration. Because the amino acids are in their most elementary free-form state, they are immediately available for uptake without any additional processing by the coral.
CoralAmino benefits all corals including stony and soft species, as well as solitary and colonial polyps like zoanthids, discosoma, and xenia. It is widely used by professional coral farmers to support faster growth rates and more vibrant colouration, making it equally at home in a hobbyist mixed reef or a serious frag system.
Why we love it
- Formulated to match the amino acid ratios found in stony coral tissue
- Immediately bioavailable in free-form, no conversion needed by the coral
- Benefits stony corals, soft corals, and colonial polyps alike
- Widely used by professional coral farmers for growth and colouration
- Works with manual dosing or an automatic doser at full strength
Dosage guide
Shake well before use. Turn off your protein skimmer and mechanical filtration before dosing and wait 10 to 15 minutes before resuming:
| Method | Dose |
|---|---|
| Broadcast feeding | 1 mL per 190 L (50 gal) daily |
| Target feeding | 1 mL into a small container, discharge upstream of target corals |
| Maximum daily dose | 5 mL per 190 L (50 gal) per day |
Start at the standard dose and increase gradually based on coral load and response.
How to use
For broadcast feeding, add directly to a high-flow area of the tank or sump. For target feeding, draw the dose into a feeding syringe and release slowly 5 to 10 cm upstream of the target coral. A combination of both methods can be used. Do not place the dropper directly into aquarium water and do not allow tank water to enter the bottle, as this will contaminate the product. If using an automatic doser, dose at full strength without diluting, as diluting the product reduces the preservative effectiveness.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry location between 2 and 27°C (34 and 80°F). Refrigeration is not required but will significantly extend shelf life. Do not subject to repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Available sizes
- 30 mL
Collapsible content
LIGHT
LOW: Place coral at the bottom of the tank. Depending on the type, coral may need to be placed off sand and therefore mounted on a ceramic disc of piece of rock.
MEDIUM: Place coral at mid-range of the tank. Best placed/glued on top of a rock scape at mid-range height.Â
HIGH: Place coral from mid range to just below water level. SPS coral are shallow growing so they require and are able to tolerate intense light.
FLOW
LOW: Most soft coral do well with a small, gentle pulse. There are certain corals that can even be placed in areas of indirect flow, meaning places aside a rock structure or set into a entrance to a cave style space.
MEDIUM: Many LPS types of coral prefer medium pulse current. Most Euphyllia or corals that have more tissue structure connected to their skeleton, don’t like to be in a high flow area like the direct flow of the wave pump.
HIGH: Similar to high light, SPS enjoy being in some heavy current. Most LPS and SPS that branch encrust or plate prefer high flow that simulates the top water waves.
SKILL
ENTRY: While some may say beginner level, "Entry" is a good term to be used when starting out in the world of corals and marine life. Prior to adding livestock, you want to ensure that your reef has the proper parameters including zero levels of ammonia and nitrite. Seeing traces of nitrate in your waters is a good sign - just keep them at a lower level of 2ppm to 10ppm. Maintaining correct temperature and salinity are a huge factor to stable parameters. Starting to monitor your PH, alkalinity, calcium and magnesium is a great habit to get into to keep a successful reef.
While some soft coral don’t require too much light, having a proper reef light that puts out the proper pars is very important. You'll also want to have a good amount of flow and protected rock areas, as placing corals in their happy spot is ideal for success.
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