Brightwell Aquatics Garlic Power 30ml

Brightwell Aquatics Garlic Power 30ml

 

Concentrated Garlic Nutrition for all Marine Fish and Reef Aquariums

Brightwell Aquatics Garlic Power delivers the nutritional benefits of raw garlic to fish primarily by being applied to their food. The formula consists solely of preserved extract of raw garlic with a small amount of vitamin C as a preservative. 

Technical Background 

Brightwell Aquatics Garlic Power consists solely of the preserved extract of raw garlic. Garlic has long been believed to have medicinal properties, and clinical research is beginning to support some of these claims. 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 lifespan, and begins 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. 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, 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 finicky fishes to feed; this is accomplished by soaking food in a small amount of garlic extract for several minutes and then feeding. 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 fish's dietary and environmental needs before purchasing and introducing them into an aquarium.

 

Ingredients

Garlic Extract, Ascorbic Acid

Caution: Keep out of reach of children. Not for human consumption