Aquaforest Phyto Mix is a high-grade liquid food blending natural phytoplankton and zooplankton to nourish soft corals, gorgonians, non-photosynthetic (NPS) corals, and LPS corals. Enriched with highly digestible crustacean proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, it provides complete biological nutrition to encourage rapid growth and intense natural coloration.
Key Features & Benefits
Balanced Plankton Blend: Combines micro-phytoplankton and zooplankton to replicate natural reef water column nutrition.
Targeted Coral Health: Specifically formulated for filter-feeding soft corals, sea fans, gorgonians, NPS species, Ricordea, and Zoanthids.
Fish & LPS Friendly: Rich in fine crustacean proteins that are easily captured by small planktivorous fish (like Anthias) and feeding LPS polyps.
Vibrant Pigmentation: Essential lipids and amino acids help corals build deep, fluorescent colors.
How to Use & Dosage
Standard Dose: Dose 10 drops per 100 liters (27 US gal) of aquarium water every other day.
Acclimation: Start with 1/4 to 1/2 of the target dose and observe coral response before gradually increasing.
Feeding Procedure: Turn off your protein skimmer for 1 hour during feeding to keep particles suspended in the water column.
Target Timing: Feed Zoanthids, Ricordea, and soft corals during daytime; feed SPS/LPS corals at night when polyp expansion is highest.
Handling: Do not dilute or mix with other products in the same container. Refrigerate immediately after opening. Avoid overtightening the cap.
Technical Specifications
Main Ingredients: Phytoplankton Extracts, Zooplankton Extracts, Crustacean Proteins
Target Livestock: Soft Corals, Gorgonians, NPS Corals, LPS Corals, Anthias Fish
Format: Concentrated Liquid Supplement
Dosing Frequency: Every Other Day
Storage Requirement: Refrigerate After Opening
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Why should I turn off my protein skimmer when dosing Phyto Mix? A: Protein skimmers rapidly pull fine plankton particles out of the water. Turning the skimmer off for 60 minutes allows your corals time to capture and consume the food.
Q: Can I mix AF Phyto Mix with other liquid supplements in a single dosing container? A: No. Dose AF Phyto Mix directly into the aquarium. Pre-mixing concentrated supplements in the same bottle can cause active nutrients to react, degrade, or precipitate.
Q: Is this food suitable for Non-Photosynthetic (NPS) corals? A: Yes! Because NPS corals (like Sun Corals and Gorgonians) rely 100% on captured food rather than light, Phyto Mix provides the necessary protein mass to keep them healthy.
Recommended Complementary Products
Aquaforest Fish V: Concentrated vitamin drops to support overall reef immunity and tissue repair.
Aquaforest Liquid Artemia: Larger particulate food to pair with micro-plankton for larger LPS polyps and marine fish.
Red Starfish Coral Feeding Tube: Ideal tool for spot-feeding Gorgonians and NPS corals directly.
