{"product_id":"reef-brite-reefbugs-complete-3-oz","title":"Reef Brite ReefBugs Complete, 3 oz","description":"\u003ch2 data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003eLive Bacterioplankton Culture for Corals and Filter Feeders\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReefBugs Complete is a live, all-natural alternative to feeding corals and other filter feeders. Unlike frozen or freeze-dried plankton substitutes, it's real live bacterioplankton that creates marine micro, nano, and picoplankton directly in your aquarium in about 30 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese live organisms occupy a range of ecological niches, feeding on organic material and playing a role in nitrogen fixation, nitrification, denitrification, and remineralization. In nature, a section of reef the size of a 100-gallon aquarium receives roughly three-quarters of a pound of this kind of marine snow daily; ReefBugs replicates that process at home. Particles range from under one micron up to macroscopic sizes, so both filter feeders that prefer fine particles and those that prefer larger aggregates can use it. Corals capture the live microbes in their mucus layer to help predigest food, the same way they process natural plankton on the reef. ReefBugs also continuously inoculates the tank with pods and other beneficial organisms that help balance the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal live bacterioplankton, never frozen, never freeze-dried, no preservatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates micro, nano, and picoplankton in the aquarium in about 30 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticle sizes from under 1 micron up to macroscopic, suited to a wide range of filter feeders and larvae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuously inoculates the tank with pods and other beneficial cryptic organisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdheres to particles and waste to form live marine snow, aiding coral nutrition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulk 1lb increments available through a distributor or Reef Brite representative for larger operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard and soft coral tanks looking for a live, natural feeding option beyond frozen or dry foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef tanks with filter feeders and cryptic live rock fauna that benefit from ongoing plankton and pod inoculation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHobbyists wanting to boost pod populations and substrate balance alongside coral feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePro Tips:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrate before dosing for the best hatch rate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixing ReefBugs into a few ounces of aquarium water and letting it sit for 20-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, gives a stronger result than dosing it straight into the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDose into high flow, not a dead spot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adding it directly to a high-current area during daytime use helps disperse the plankton evenly instead of settling in one corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse nighttime dosing to target pods specifically.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dosing with the lights off shifts the benefit toward pod and cryptic organism reproduction rather than direct coral feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Reef Brite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50484006879480,"sku":"RB-RBC3","price":26.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/6909\/5160\/files\/00c04c636692dc96e9e0e03e35ba5456.jpg?v=1789093135","url":"https:\/\/www.blueearthaquariums.com\/products\/reef-brite-reefbugs-complete-3-oz","provider":"Blue Earth Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}