Description
The Ultimate Marine Snow Simulation for Filter-Feeders: Nourish the entire reef—from copepods to corals—with PNS YelloSno™
The water columns of marine environments—even the relatively clear waters over tropical coral reefs—can become littered with tiny bits of suspended organic matter. On reefs, this material may wash in from adjacent habitats or accumulate locally from animal feces, expelled coral mucus, copepod exoskeletons, etc. While not particularly wholesome by themselves, these particulates are nutritionally enriched as they are colonized by various types of heterotrophic bacteria.
Particles consolidate as the musilage secreted by resident microbes causes them to become sticky; this reduces their buoyancy and causes them to slowly sink. Such aggregations are referred to as marine snow. Suspended and settled marine snow is an important food source for filter-feeders and detritivores respectively. Purple nonsulfur bacteria (PNSB), which are highly digestible and nutritious, are known to be commonly associated with marine snow.
Composed of an all-natural chitin substrate that mimics copepod exoskeleton fragments and coated with purple nonsulfur bacteria, PNS YelloSno™ effectively simulates a marine snowfall. With a wide particle size range, this product may be captured and consumed by a large variety of suspension-feeding animals (e.g. corals). It is rich in protein, vitamins and amino acids. Just following a curing process, PNS YelloSno™ is preserved for a long shelf life by flash pasteurization.
PNS YelloSno™ is specially formulated for use in saltwater aquaria. And, it is completely safe, non-toxic and non-pathogenic. PNSB may vary in color from yellow to red to purple depending upon pigment content; product color may vary from yellow to dull orange. Best used with the live companion product PNS ProBio™ in the economical PNS Product Combo. Need a side of pods and phyto with the combo? Then check out the Ultimate Ecopack!
The most significant benefits are as follows:
Enriched by its coating of microbes and their biofilm, marine snow is a highly nutritious food source for corals and filter-feeding invertebrates. PNS YelloSno™ replicates a marine snowfall, delivering B vitamins and bioavailable minerals and trace elements to aquarium inhabitants ranging from copepods to clams to corals–even certain groups of beneficial bacteria. Compared to similar types of prepared reef aquarium diets, PNS YelloSno™ has the following advantages:
- It has an extensive shelf life (pasteurized, requires refrigeration).
- It is easily measured and dosed.
- It is accepted by many aquarium filter-feeders and detritivores.
- Many users report increased polyp extension (great for “priming” corals before main feeding).
- It is rich in protein and B vitamins.
- It agglomerates into a very wide range of particle sizes.
Directions and Usage for PNS YelloSno™:
Keep refrigerated. Treats 500 gallons. Suggested dosage is 1.0 mL/gal/day; however, dosage may be safely increased/decreased incrementally to suit individual needs. May be mixed with other coral foods/suspension diets (scan QR code on bottle to review special feeding instructions). Alternatively, may be used to ‘prime’ corals (eliciting polyp extension) prior to main feeding. Disperse broadly into the water from an area of moderate flow. For optimal results, remove/bypass mechanical filter media for one hour following each dose.
Contains a proprietary blend of natural chitin-based microparticles and growth medium fermented with purple nonsulfur bacteria. All contents formulated for aquarium use only; not for human consumption!
Please note: We’re continuously working to improve our products and packaging, so your order may arrive with updated packaging that may look slightly different from the images shown.
