{"product_id":"vitalis-aquatic-nutrition-mixed-reef-food","title":"Vitalis Aquatic Nutrition Mixed Reef Food 50g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVitalis Aquatic Nutrition Mixed Reef Food\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitalis Mixed Reef Food is a specially formulated coral food designed to give your reef a little extra nutrition at feeding time. Rather than using large pieces of food, Vitalis uses a \u003cstrong\u003emicronised flake\u003c\/strong\u003e that breaks down into tiny particles, similar to the suspended food particles corals naturally capture from the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is formulated for \u003cstrong\u003eSPS corals, soft corals, and other filter-feeding reef inhabitants\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a great choice for mixed reef aquariums. The fine particles are easily distributed throughout the aquarium, allowing multiple corals to feed naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy use Mixed Reef Food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete food designed for corals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for SPS, soft corals, and other filter feeders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicronised flakes create tiny suspended food particles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly digestible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps encourage a natural feeding response\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade with fish, molluscs, crustaceans, vegetable ingredients, oils, fats, and minerals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed \u003cstrong\u003edaily or every other day\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the amount of coral in your aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1 level scoop per 50 L (13 US gal)\u003c\/strong\u003e of aquarium water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor heavily stocked reef aquariums, up to \u003cstrong\u003e2 level scoops per 50 L\u003c\/strong\u003e can be used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix the food with a small amount of aquarium water before adding it to the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd it to an area with good water movement so the fine particles can spread throughout the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more targeted feeding, use a pipette or turkey baster to gently distribute the food around your corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid overfeeding, especially in smaller or low-nutrient systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor targeted feeding, turning off the main return pump for around \u003cstrong\u003e10–20 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e while leaving circulation pumps running can help keep the food available to your corals for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love Mixed Reef Food because it makes feeding a whole reef simple. The tiny particles are easy for corals to capture, and you don't have to sit there feeding every coral individually. It's an easy way to add a little more nutrition to your reef while encouraging natural feeding behaviour and healthy coral growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Shop of Coral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53752918475025,"sku":null,"price":22.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5196\/6737\/files\/IMG-0035.webp?v=1783615826","url":"https:\/\/littleshopofcoral.ca\/products\/vitalis-aquatic-nutrition-mixed-reef-food","provider":"Little Shop of Coral","version":"1.0","type":"link"}