Brightwell Aquatics Zooplanktos-M - Zooplankton Supplement for Marine and Reef Aquariums 250ml ZPM250

Brightwell Aquatics Zooplanktos L is a concentrated suspension of cladocerans, a group of zooplankton heavily preyed upon by various aquatic organisms because of their size. The specific variety of cladocerans present in Zooplanktos-L are rich in amino acids, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and xanthophyll (a carotenoid pigment), making them of exceptional nutritional value to the organisms that they are consumed by. These cladocerans fall within the mesoplankton (200.0 - 2,000.0µm) class of plankton. They are the proper size for feeding many species of stony corals (large- and small-polyp), as well as clams and other bivalves, plumed worms (Christmas tree worms, feather dusters, etc.), larval crustaceans and bivalves, juvenile fish, and the adults of planktivorous fish (such as anthias, basslets, pseudochromids, dartfishes, chromis, etc.) and micro-invertebrate predators (such as mandarinfishes, some gobies, dwarf wrasses, etc.). Though Zooplanktos L provides a number of amino acids, one that is not naturally present has been added; this proprietary amino acid has been shown in studies to increase coloration of corals and other marine invertebrates. Additionally, a small percentage of vitamin-C is present to increase the benefits of Zooplanktos L, particularly to corals and their allies that have recently undergone fragmenting or propagation. Zooplanktos L may be used in conjunction with other planktonic suspensions to provide a complete range of sizes to filter-feeding and planktivorous organisms. Zooplanktos L does not require refrigeration, however storage in a cool, shaded area will prolong the activity of the vitamins. Refrigeration will maximize the shelf-life of the product.