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No. We offer whole-biome (tank) nutrition. This comes from having food particles ranging in size from 3-3000 micron enabling our foods to feed everything from nitrifying bacteria, pods, fish and corals.
Approximately ~30 days. While this time varies by species and type of repair, 30 days has been shown to produce noticeable improvement or correction in many unhealthy or damaged corals.
Typically there will be an increased pod population, improved coral and fish coloration, tissue regeneration and more rapid growth, enhanced fish and coral immunity, broader micro-flora and fauna biodiversity and density, increased nutrient dependency leading to greater polyp extension and overall tank stability.
Prebiotics and probiotics help build and maintain a healthy colony of beneficial bacteria and microorganisms in the gut. Together, they support nutrient absorption and aid in digestion.
We’ve been culturing our own proprietary blend of prebiotics and probiotics in-house since 2013.
Yes. Our formulations are specifically designed to support the entire nitrogen cycle - Ammonia to Nitrite, Nitrite to Nitrate, Nitrate export.
Temporary, yes. After 30 minutes your skimmer will start making foam again.
Our food is designed to bond with free proteins that are in your water and make them a food source for the corals in your tank. Because they are no longer in the water your skimmer cannot produce foam until the portion of the food that is binding with the proteins has been consumed.
At Benepets, we carefully select ingredients that support a specific purpose and function. These are not fillers, but rather high-quality ingredients that are designed to make another ingredient work more effectively. Meaning, our foods have ingredient interdependencies which make it more effective for whole-tank feeding.
Step 1. Mix the recommended amount of powdered food and tank water together.
Step 2. Mix well and let sit for 3-5 minutes (this will re-hydrate all of the food ingredients and activate the prebiotics and probiotics).
Step 3. For broadcast feeding, pour the mixed liquid into the tank in a high flow area. If target feeding, turn off circulation pumps and use a turkey baster or pipette to target feed.
Step 4. For best results, turn off the return pump for 10-15 minutes allowing the powerheads inside the tank to circulate any food that is not immediately consumed by fish or corals.
Step 5. Turn the return pump back on.
Step 6. Enjoy watching your tank be more active, and corals puff up before your eyes.
Generally, most corals feed more when the lights are either ramping down for the evening or later in the day so it’s best to feed BeneReef at this time. BenePellet LPS can be fed food anytime the target corals are showing polyp or feeding tentacle extension. BONUS. Coral and fish feeding is something that can be trained over time to promote feeding at specific times of day which can help to accommodate scheduled feeding times.
Yes. Benepets has been designed to be fed to marine and freshwater systems. Having said that, given corals will not be eating the finer foods, we recommend feeding about half the recommended amount.
We use Benereef in the back and in the front. We direct feed our LPS tanks and we’re broadcast feeding the main tank about 3 times a week and Benereef is about two- thirds of our base soup mix. I think it's enabled us to feed the corals without worrying about phosphates popping. I can tell you right away that some of your competitors' food gave us spikes and would have to hit it with GFO. I don’t want spikes and I think that's what your food gives us best. I just know that it works and the nutrients stay down and to me that’s everything.
— Andrew Sandler - Polo Reef
Here at the Top Shelf Aquatics Aquaculture facility, we love Benereef food because it is an excellent and unique food that adds another weapon to our reef nutrition arsenal. Unlike most coral foods that can spike phosphates, when we are at target or a bit high on our nutrient levels, it allows us to feed our systems without increasing Nitrate and Phosphates or dirtying up the water clarity long term. Due to the probiotics incorporated in the food, we sometimes even see a decrease in phosphate levels on our large systems when feeding. Most importantly, the feeding response is excellent as the coral polyps extend and feed almost immediately, leading to increased growth rates and excellent colors. You can even use the powder to make a thick gel to target feed lps corals though their LPS pellets we have started using also work great. Many thanks.
— Kevin Burda -Top Shelf Aquatics
I've been using Benereef powder for over 3 years and it has been nothing short of amazing. It not only feeds my corals, but even the fish and invertebrates go crazy over the broadcast feeding. Then comes along a new line of Benepets pellets. If you have picky eaters, the Benepellet is a must try! I have a Blonde Naso Tang that only wants to eat nori and/or frozen food. When I introduced the Benepellet reef, it went after it! This is huge because when I'm away from my tank for a weekend or over a week, I can just place the Benepellet in my auto feeder and the tank is taken care of. Last but not least, the best thing I like about Benepets powder and pellets is that it DOES NOT cause your nutrients to go sky rocket. Don't believe me, give it a try, test weekly and you will see. Holla!
— @Hollaatchareefboy
Benepets is an industry leader at creating the cleanest coral foods available. We have been feeding Benereef in our aquaculture facility for several years. Our corals absolutely love this stuff. Not only do they thrive on it, but I can trust my water quality stays at optimal conditions after feeding.
— Ann Yoang - Living Reef Orlando
I have always looked for the best product and or coral food for my reef aquarium. After trying most of the products on the market I decided to give Benereef by Benepets a try. I started using it about a year ago and after the first time I saw immediate positive results. Striving for a coral food that creates growth , maximum color, polyp extension and health Benereef will not let you down.. With minimal water chemistry swings Benepets really did knock it out of the park with this product . It truly stands out from the rest of the competition!
— Shane Dooley
With all the coral foods on the market, the endless options left my brain swimming. I'd heard rave reviews of Benepets' Benereef powdered coral food on the Melevsreef youtube channel and decided to go for it. I have not looked back! Easy to measure and mix. Thanks to weekly water testing, I can confirm the claim that it doesn't overload nutrients in my tanks. Not only do my corals puff up and extend feeding tentacles, my fish and inverts go into a feeding frenzy. Just when I thought I'd found the best thing on the market, Benepets released their new Benepellets sinking pellet food. It's gone almost before it even hits the water. My tangs are voracious for it. Great product from an even better company. Customer service is second to none. All they need now is a line of Benecoffee and I'll be set for life! You boys are the best!
— - Andrea Christine
I was using Reef Roids, but didn’t see much feeding reaction from my hammers or any other coral. Two weeks after using Benereef 3 times a week, I noticed one of my hammers has doubled in size it seems. I have a frogspawn that went through hell and I was about ready to toss it, but now it’s coming back and has doubled in size, compared to it being retracted more times than not. I’m also noticing that my Micromussa which was fully retracted and receding seems to slowly be regenerating. I definitely will be getting more of this stuff!
— - Eric
You thought Reef Roids was good, this stuff is WAY better. The feeding response to this stuff is insane!!!!
— - Matt
BeneReef is no joke. I've been feeding it to my tank for years and it's taken my tank to a whole new level. My SPS look amazing.
— Chris Anderson
Believe the reviews, Benepets is an excellent feed for your whole tank. Yes it's a bit expensive, but it lasts a while. One of the best broadcast feed foods available. My gramma, cardinal, and even mandarin go after stuff and my Duncans, Gorgonians and Goni respond well. This food definitely deserves to be in your arsenal.
— - Ian
Started utilizing Benereef and overall very happy with this product. My corals go crazy as soon as it hits the water showing an instant feeding response. Not only do the corals love it but my school of chromis, gobies and clowns go crazy for this stuff as well.
— -Don
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