New Life Spectrum Reef Cell Small 15g

Description

New Life Spectrum Reef Cell Small 15g — Fine microcapsule food for filter-feeding invertebrates and small polyp corals

Filter feeders and small polyp corals eat food the size of plankton, and most fish foods are far too coarse for them. New Life Spectrum Reef Cell Small 15g (SKU: 102344) is the 15 g pack of the small grade of Reef Cell, a microencapsulated food whose particles measure 10 to 80 microns. The retailer listing for the product states that 80% of the particles are 50 microns or smaller, roughly the size of most zooplankton and phytoplankton. The capsules are neutrally buoyant, so they drift through the water column until they are caught, and the maker says the microcapsule structure holds together and reduces nutrient loss into the water.

It is intended for filter-feeding invertebrates and small polyp corals such as SPS. The recipe uses whole Antarctic krill, giant squid, menhaden fish and fish oil, with wheat flour, garlic, ginger, bentonite clay, sea salt, a range of seaweeds and microalgae such as chlorella and spirulina, and natural pigments including astaxanthin, marigold, capsanthin and zeaxanthin. The guaranteed analysis is crude protein 55% minimum, crude fat 10% minimum, crude fibre 8% maximum, moisture 10% maximum and ash 12% maximum, with vitamin A 10,000 IU/kg, vitamin D 3,500 IU/kg and vitamin E 400 IU/kg minimum. Feed up to twice a day, offering what the animals eat in about a minute. Stir a little food into a cup of tank water for 30 seconds, then pour it in or deliver it with a pipette, with return pumps and powerheads switched off. A measuring spoon is not included. The 15 g size suits a nano reef or a first trial.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Small polyp corals: SPS and similar corals that take fine particles.
• Filter-feeding invertebrates: Animals that strain plankton-sized food from the water.
• Nano reefs: A trial-size pack that can be dosed in pinches.
• Plankton supplement: Where natural plankton is limited in a closed system.

Mixing & Feeding Guide

• Cup first: Mix a small amount with tank water and stir for 30 seconds.
• Stop the pumps: Turn off return pumps and powerheads while feeding.
• Target feed or pour: Use a pipette on corals, or pour the mix into the tank.
• Up to twice a day: Offer only what is eaten in about a minute.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• Small grade, 10–80 microns: Plankton-sized particles for fine feeders.
• Neutral buoyancy: Hangs in the water column.
• Microcapsule structure: Designed to hold together and limit nutrient loss.
• 55% protein: Minimum crude protein per the maker.
• 15 g trial pack: The smaller of the two Small sizes.

Product Details

• Brand: New Life Spectrum (USA)
• SKU: 102344
• Barcode (GTIN/UPC): 817987026011
• Product Type: Food > Microcapsule Food (Coral and Invertebrate)
• Net Weight: 15 g
• Particle Size: Small, 10–80 microns, neutrally buoyant
• Guaranteed Analysis: Crude protein min 55%, crude fat min 10%, crude fibre max 8%, moisture max 10%, ash max 12%, vitamin A min 10,000 IU/kg, vitamin D min 3,500 IU/kg, vitamin E min 400 IU/kg
• Feeding: Up to twice daily, as much as is eaten in about one minute
• Designed For: Filter-feeding invertebrates and small polyp corals
• Other Sizes: Reef Cell Small 40g (SKU 102345); Reef Cell Large 15g (SKU 102365), Large 40g (SKU 102366)
• Target Environment: Reef and marine aquariums