Garlic Concentrate for all Marine Fish & Reef Aquaria.Overview:- Delivers the nutritional benefits of raw garlic to fishes primarily by being applied to their food.
- Consists solely of preserved extract of raw garlic with a small amount of vitamin-C as a preservative.
- Does not require refrigeration.
- Formulated by a marine scientist.
Technical Background:Brightwell
Aquatics Garlic Power consists solely of the preserved extract of raw
garlic. Garlic has long been believed by many to have medicinal
properties, and clinical research is beginning to support some of the
claims that have been made by garlic’s supporters. It was once thought
that the active component in garlic was a compound called Allicin, which
is formed by the combination of the amino acid Alliin with the enzyme
Alliinase that occurs when the garlic is damaged (i.e. cut, processed,
bitten, etc.). Research has shown that allicin is unstable and has a
very short life, beginning to degrade immediately after formation (a
process sped up by exposure to heat; conversely, refrigeration prolongs
the life of allicin, though not likely enough to ensure its presence in a
garlic extract product); the result of this degradation is a number of
compounds called Diallyl Sulphides. These compounds also exhibit
beneficial properties, and though not as effective as allicin, their use
in medical treatments, and the exact nature of the benefits provided,
are the subject of ongoing research.
In
aquaria, the use of garlic is often associated with improving the
health of fishes, particularly in systems experiencing difficulty with
parasites. As noted on the opposite panel, this product is not intended
for use as a medication. Garlic has also been shown to motivate
newly-added and/or finicky fishes to feed; this is accomplished by
soaking food in a small amount of garlic extract for several minutes and
then feeding, and the results are often very gratifying. Note that
while garlic may increase the palatability of foods, this approach
should not be thought of as a means to circumvent avoiding the purchase
of fish species known to have poor survival records in captivity due to
their dietary requirements (i.e. various species of coralivorous
butterflyfishes, spongivorous angelfishes, etc.). Always research the
dietary and environmental needs of fishes before purchasing and
introducing them into an aquarium.
Instructions and Guidelines:To fortify prepared food (recommended):Shake
product well before using. Place food in a clean container such as a
small bowl or cup and add only enough Garlic Power to saturate. Allow at
least 5 minutes to elapse before feeding, enabling adequate time for
the product to become thoroughly absorbed by the food. Liquid food
suspensions may be fortified by adding 1.0 ml (approximately 8 drops)
Garlic Power per 10 ml of food suspension; stir to mix and allow 5
minutes to elapse before feeding. Maximum benefit of any liquid food
suspension is achieved when the food is target-fed to the intended
organisms rather than poured into a stream of water and allowed to
disperse randomly throughout the aquarium. Over a period of several
months, the dosage may be increased by 50% if so desired as long as
water quality is monitored and maintained to within the required ranges.
Observe water quality carefully at all times, making adjustments as
needed.
If adding directly to aquarium:Shake
product well before using. Add 5 ml (1 capful) of product per 50
US-gallons of aquarium water every other day, or add ½ that dosage
daily. When used in this fashion, 125 ml treats up to 1,250 US-gallons
(4,732 L). Observe water quality carefully at all times, making
adjustments as needed.
No
medicinal claims are made for Garlic Power, however fishes showing
signs of ectoparasites may benefit from the addition of garlic to their
diet. If ectoparasites are present, Garlic Power may be added to food as
recommended and dosed directly into aquarium at ½ the recommended
dosage. It is generally recommended that Garlic Power be utilized either
as a means of fortifying prepared food or to provide benefit by direct
addition to the water, but not both except as noted above.
Ingredients: Garlic extract, Ascorbic acid
Size: 30 mL