Red Sea RS-R22102 Reef Energy Plus AB+ Coral Superfood User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- Red Sea
Table of Contents
REEF CARE PROGRAM
Reef Energy® Plus
Complete Coral Nutrition
Red Sea’s Reef Care Program – Recipes®
The complete Reef Care program is the result of years of research into the
physiological demands of SPS, LPS & Soft Corals in the reef aquarium. Reef
Care Recipes® translates the many years of practical experience with Red Sea’s
Reef Care Program on tens of thousands of diverse reef tanks worldwide into a
simple to implement a regimen of water management activities specifically for
the most common types of hobby reef aquariums. Water management refers to all
of the water-related activities such as water changes, testing, and
supplements that need to be done on a regular basis to ensure the success of
your reef aquarium. This is not just limited to maintaining the ideal balance
of the seawater but also deals with controlling nuisance algae and coral
nutrition for their long-term health and vitality.
In addition to Reef Energy® Plus, which is fully described below, the complete
Reef Care program also includes the following: Foundation™ – Provides
biologically balanced levels of the foundation elements (Calcium, Carbonates,
and Magnesium) that ensure the optimal water conditions for a sustainable,
vibrant coral reef.
Algae Management Program – Controlled nitrate & phosphate reduction that
prevents nuisance algae and provides the fine control of Zooxanthellae
populations that significantly affect coral growth rates and coloration.
Trace-Colors™ – Provide the essential minor and trace elements that are part
of the coral skeleton and soft tissue and are specifically important for SPS
corals to display their natural pigments.
For optimal results, you should implement the complete program.
Reef Energy ®Plus complete coral nutrition
Most of the corals in reef aquariums are considered to be photosynthetic in
that they receive the majority of their energy requirements from their
photosynthetic, symbiotic Zooxanthellae algae. In nature, these corals derive
approx 85% of their energy from the Zooxanthellae and produce the remaining
15% in their soft tissue by metabolizing nutrients that are available in the
surrounding water.
Non-photosynthetic corals (such as Gorgonia, Dendronephthya and Sun Corals)
and other filter feeders derive all of their energy from nutrients that are in
the surrounding water.
It is therefore essential to provide a balanced mix of carbohydrates,
vitamins, amino & fatty acids to meet the coral’s energy demands. The number
of coral nutrients required will be dependent on the type of corals stocked.
The nutritional requirements of SPS corals in particular are also dependent on
the levels of algae nutrients (nitrate & phosphate) in the water. In reduced
algae nutrient systems e.g. when using Red Sea’s NO3: PO4 -X, the amount of
energy the corals receive from the Zooxanthellae is significantly reduced and
therefore higher levels of coral nutrients must be provided to meet the
coral’s energy demands.
Reef Energy® Plus is a single part, complete, energy-efficient, a coral
nutritional formula that provides all of the carbohydrates, amino acids, fatty
acids, and vitamins that corals need for vitality, growth, and coloration. It
includes all of the basic components of the original 2-part Reef Energy® A&B
plus a few more ingredients in a single improved formulation that allows them
to maintain their efficacy when combined together.
In long-term testing, this unique new formulation with the added ingredients
shows 15% more coral growth when compared to the original 2-part formula.
Reef Energy® Plus is an organic complex of energy sources and dissolved and
suspended protein flocks which are available for direct consumption and
absorption by the corals. Every component is utilized in the metabolic
processes of coral protein production and soft tissue regeneration and
therefore does not introduce any unnecessary organic material to the system.
Reef Energy® Plus Stimulates extension of the polyps and soft tissue, helping
the coral to optimize nutrient consumption by expanding its surface area for
absorption.
Instructions for supplementing corals with Reef Energy® Plus
- Treat your aquarium according to the most demanding even if not the most prevalent type of coral.
- The dosing charts are based on treating 100 liters / 25 gallons of water. Estimate your total volume of water (aquarium & sump less volume of live rocks etc) to calculate the correct dosage for your system.
- Turn off the protein skimmer before feeding and leave off for 15 to 30 minutes afterward. Leave gentle circulation in the aquarium at all times.
- Reef Energy® Plus should be added directly to the aquarium.
- For delicate corals (Sun Corals, Goniopora) give a mixture directly to the corals with a pipette.
- If you miss one or more days of using Reef Energy® Plus do not add the amount that you have missed and resume the dosing at the current daily dose.
Dosing Reef Energy® Plus
| Tank Type | Daily Dosage ml / 100 l (25 gal) |
|---|---|
| SPS Frags | 4 |
| Mixed reef | 4 |
| SPS dominant | 8 |
| ULNS | 12 |
The dosage chart is the recommended starting point for dosing based on a well-
stocked aquarium, however, the dosage may need to be adjusted to the specific
needs of your system.
Always monitor the visual appearance of your corals and check for fluctuations
in nitrate and phosphate levels particularly in low nutrient tanks.
Typical signs of overdosing are the development of a grey/brown bio-film on
the live rocks and outbreaks of algae.
Signs of under-dosing in a low nutrient system are bleaching of the corals
from the base upwards.
The signs of over/under dosing the Reef Energy® Plus supplements can also be
related to other issues such as too high/low levels of nitrate and phosphate
or over/under dosing of Trace-Colors™ elements. Before adjusting the dosing of
the Reef Energy® Plus make sure that all measurable parameters are at optimal
levels.
Important notes:
- Refrigerate after opening.
- Good for up to 1 year after first use.
- To use with dosing pumps: Pour 1 week’s supply into a non-refrigerated dosing container each week and wash thoroughly between refills.
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