Aqua One Coral Feeder With Extension Tube 25 48cm

Description

Coral Feeder With Extension Tube 25 48cm — Target feeder for stony corals and anemones that doubles as a detritus siphon

Pouring coral food into the water column feeds the skimmer and the algae first and the corals last. Coral Feeder With Extension Tube 25 48cm (SKU: 12049) is Aqua One’s target feeder for marine tanks, a squeeze-bulb pipette that places liquefied and particulate foods directly onto stony corals, anemones and other filter feeders. Aqua One states that it is important to feed hard corals and anemones directly, as simply placing their food into the water is insufficient, and that the feeder is specifically designed for the direct feeding of liquefied and particulate foods to stony corals. It comes with an extension tube, which Aqua One says is for large aquariums, for ease of reach to corals located at the bottom of the tank; the maker lists the assembled length as 48 cm, with the shorter 25 cm figure in the product name being the feeder without its extension.

The same tool works in reverse: Aqua One notes that the Coral Feeder can also be used to eradicate detritus and excess debris from hard-to-reach areas within the aquarium, so a squeeze and release over a patch of settled waste behind rock or around a pump draws it up for removal. Feeding is a matter of drawing a few millilitres of thawed or mixed food into the tube, placing the tip a centimetre from the polyps with the pumps paused, and releasing slowly so the food settles on the coral instead of washing away. Aqua One rates the feeder for marine and coral reef aquariums. Rinse it in fresh water after each use so dried food does not block the tube.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Feeding LPS and anemones: Meaty or particulate food placed on the mouth of each coral.
• Non-photosynthetic corals: Sun corals and gorgonians that need food delivered to the polyps.
• Deep or large tanks: The extension tube reaches the bottom of a tall reef.
• Spot cleaning: Drawing detritus out from behind rock, pumps and ornaments.

How to Use

• Pause the flow: Switch off wavemakers and return pump for the few minutes of feeding.
• Load the tube: Squeeze the bulb, dip the tip in the food mix and release to draw it in.
• Deliver slowly: Hold the tip close to the polyps and squeeze gently so the food settles rather than scatters.
• Rinse after use: Flush with fresh water and let it dry; fit the extension only when the depth needs it.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• Direct coral feeding: Puts liquefied and particulate food on the coral, not in the water column.
• Extension tube included: 48 cm reach for corals at the bottom of large tanks.
• Detritus removal: Siphons debris from hard-to-reach spots, according to Aqua One.
• Less wasted food: Targeted feeding reduces the load on the skimmer and water quality.
• Simple squeeze-bulb action: No pump, no batteries.

Product Details

• Brand: Aqua One (Kong’s, Australia)
• SKU: 12049
• Barcode (GTIN/EAN): 9325136110128
• Product Type: Maintenance > Coral Feeder
• Model: Aqua One Coral Feeder with Extension Tube, item 12049
• Length: 48 cm with the extension tube fitted, according to Aqua One; about 25 cm without
• Feeds: Liquefied and particulate foods to stony corals, anemones and filter feeders
• Second Use: Removing detritus from hard-to-reach areas
• In the Box: Coral feeder and extension tube
• Care: Rinse in fresh water after each use
• Target Environment: Marine and coral reef aquariums