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Live food for corals and other bacterivores; rich in protein, carotenoids and vitamins.
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Removes ammonia, nitrite and phosphate (assimilation). Removes nitrate (denitrification).
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Consumes organic waste (both dissolved and particulate); especially effective at breaking down detritus due to its ability to degrade cellulose.
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Naturally inhabits both freshwater and saltwater environments (intended for use in both).
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Produces plant growth hormones (IAA and ALA).
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Selectively consumed by corals; actively seeks out corals for colonization.
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Lives inside the coral where it carries out symbiotic interactions with zooxanthellae.
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Intended for regular use as part of feeding/maintenance regimen. Great for establishing bacteria due to "old tank syndrome"or reestablishing bacteria after medicating.
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Proven probiotic; can be soaked in herbivore fish food to help break down cellulose in fish gut.
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Known to compete aggressively with pathogens such as Vibrio.
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Can outcompete algae and cyanobacteria through competition for space and nutrients.