Free form amino complex in ideal ratios to enhance the nutritional value of fish foods for all marine and freshwater fishes.- Complex of 20 free-form amino acids found within tissues of freshwater and marine fish.
- Encourages vibrant coloration, formation of new tissue, speeds up growth rates & encourages new tissue growth
- Beneficial to all marine & freshwater fish.
- Helps encourage fish to begin eating new foods easily.
- Does not require refrigeration.
- Made in the USA.
Amino
acids are the components of proteins, and the ratios in which they
occur are specific to different tissue types of organisms; the proteins,
themselves, are involved in all aspects of cellular processes. Amino
acids play a number of essential direct and indirect roles in all
biological processes, from regulating protein utilization, to indirectly
influencing neurological functioning, to the formation of pigments that
give organisms their coloration, and so on; in short, they are crucial
to the overall existence of all living organisms. Absence of various
amino acids in the diet of an organism can have a negative impact by
limiting, or “throttling”, a number of biological processes; this may
lead to illness or death, and is obviously to be avoided.
Many
organisms are not able to biochemically create certain amino acids from
their more basic components, requiring that the organism obtain these
amino acids from their food. The advantage that MaxAmino offers aquarium
hobbyists is that it is precisely formulated to provide the twenty
standard amino acids in the exact same ratios in which they occur in the
tissue of fish, and in a form readily absorbed into prepared and thawed
frozen foods. As such, MaxAmino is primarily intended for use as a soak
to enhance the nutritional value of frozen and prepared foods. It
increases the protein percentage of foods by 10 mg per ml applied.
Additionally, soaking new foods in MaxAmino encourages finicky fish to
begin feeding, indicating that it enhances the flavor of these foods.
MaxAmino
does not require refrigeration, however storage in a cool, shaded area
will prolong the stability of the amino acids. Refrigeration will
maximize the shelf-life of the product.
Shake
product well before using. Measure the desired amount of food out and
place it into a clean container, such as a small cup or bowl; rinse
frozen foods under a stream of (preferably purified) water until they
have thawed and any solution in which they were frozen is washed away,
then place food into container. Add MaxAmino drop-by-drop to the
container, saturating the food, but do not add so much of the liquid
that extra remains; in other words, do not add a capful of the product
to a pinch of food and then add the entirety of this to the aquarium.
Allow 2 - 5 minutes for MaxAmino to soak into food, then add food to
aquarium in an area of moderate water flow away from pump intakes or
overflows, or as desired; this is effectively accomplished by scooping
the saturated food out of the container with a small spoon and placing
it in the desired location inside the aquarium. Discard any unused
MaxAmino left over in container. Note that saturated food has a tendency
to sink more quickly than does “dry” food, however it is also easier
for fish to consume due to the fact that it is softened and at room
temperature (frozen foods). Foods allowed to soak for considerably
longer than 5 minutes may easily fall apart when exposed to moderate
water flow; this may be of benefit when the aquarium contains species of
fish that prefer small food particles to relatively larger ones.
Add
no more than 5 ml total per 50 gallons of water in the entire aquarium
system daily for the first four weeks of use; thereafter, the dosage may
be gradually increased as desired. Starting out at a low dosage and
gradually increasing it with time will allow the biological filtration
in the aquarium to adjust to the increase in nutrients and prevent water
quality from deteriorating. Some hobbyists may choose to employ
MaxAmino with every feeding, whereas others may prefer to employ it once
daily or less frequently. MaxAmino does not have any free phosphate,
however it is composed of amino acids, the precursors of protein, and
therefore contributes to the concentration of organic material entering
the aquarium with each feeding; therefore, use the product only as
directed and decrease the frequency of usage if the presence of
cyanobacteria or nuisance algae increases during periods following
addition of the product to the aquarium. Do not add this product
directly to aquarium water.
Boosting
the nutritional profile of any food: It is always a good idea to add
vitamins, minerals and amino acids to any foods your are feeding. You
can also add garlic or other healthy nutritional ingredients. Brightwell
makes the following foods that are great additives, as well as are able
to be added directly to the aquarium. CoralAmino, Restor, AminOmega,
Vitamarin-M, Vitamarin-C, GarlicPower, MaxAmino, & Angelixer.
Size: 125 mL