Reef Snow - FAQ

What is Reef Snow?
Reef Snow is a liquid coral food that replicates natural marine snow by delivering both organic and inorganic nutrients to reef organisms.

What does Reef Snow do?
It provides a balanced combination of nutrients that support coral growth, tissue development, and skeletal formation.

What is marine snow?
Marine snow refers to natural particulate material in the ocean that delivers nutrients to corals and other organisms as it drifts through the water column.

What is Reef Snow made from?
It contains carbonate-bound major, minor, and trace elements in aragonite ratios along with marine-derived proteins and lipids in coral tissue ratios.

What organisms benefit from Reef Snow?
It is designed for stony corals, soft corals, gorgonians, clams, tube worms, sponges, tunicates, and other suspension-feeding invertebrates.

Can Reef Snow be used for both zooxanthellate and azooxanthellate corals?
Yes, it provides nutrients suitable for both light-dependent and non-photosynthetic corals.

How does Reef Snow support coral growth?
It supplies nutrients required for both soft tissue development and skeletal growth.

Does Reef Snow improve coral coloration?
Yes, improved nutrition can contribute to enhanced coloration and overall coral vitality.

When is the best time to use Reef Snow?
It is best used at night when corals extend their feeding tentacles and actively capture food.

How is Reef Snow used?
It can be applied through target feeding or broadcast dosing depending on aquarium needs.

What is the recommended target feeding method?
Use a pipette or syringe to gently release Reef Snow a few inches upstream of the target organism.

What is the recommended broadcast dosing?
Add up to approximately 2.5 ml per 50 gallons every other day initially, then adjust as needed.

Should filtration be adjusted during dosing?
Yes, protein skimmers and mechanical filtration should be turned off during dosing and resumed after about 10 to 15 minutes.

Does Reef Snow cloud the water?
A temporary cloudiness may occur due to inorganic components entering solution, but it clears quickly.

Can Reef Snow be used with other coral foods?
Yes, it can be incorporated into a broader feeding regimen for more complete nutrition.

Does Reef Snow contain sugars?
No, it does not contain sugars or sugar derivatives.

Does Reef Snow require refrigeration?
No, it does not require refrigeration, though storing it in a cool area can extend shelf life.

Should the product be shaken before use?
Yes, shaking ensures proper mixing of all components before dosing.

Can Reef Snow be overdosed?
Yes, excessive use can impact water quality, so dosing should be increased gradually and monitored.

What results can I expect from using Reef Snow?
Improved coral feeding response, enhanced growth, better coloration, and increased health of suspension-feeding invertebrates.