Probiotics added directly to our water?

[Flippers4pups]

Okay, he's my hypothesis. Larry at LRS adds probiotics to his frozen foods. It's added for fish immune systems. Makes sense, right? Loaded with good bacteria.

Okay, coral are animals too. So why not dose probiotics directly to our water for coral health?

Studies show coral respond well with treatment of probiotics when effected with RTN by researchers a marine scientists.

Why aren't we doing this?

 

[Justfebreezeit]

I just assumed fish poop and pee contained enough of the probiotics from the fish foods.

Interesting thought though. I wonder how beneficial it would be.

 

[Flippers4pups]

I just assumed fish poop and pee contained enough of the probiotics from the fish foods.

Interesting thought though. I wonder how beneficial it would be.

I believe it could be a big game changer for our reefs!

 

[sfin52]

Okay, he's my hypothesis. Larry at LRS adds probiotics to his frozen foods. It's added for fish immune systems. Makes sense, right? Loaded with good bacteria.

Okay, coral are animals too. So why not dose probiotics directly to our water for coral health?

Studies show coral respond well with treatment of probiotics when effected with RTN by researchers a marine scientists.

Why aren't we doing this?

That's why I use benapets coral food. Has probiotics in it.

 

[Flippers4pups]

That's why I use benapets coral food. Has probiotics in it.

Have you seen positive results from it's use?

 

[Mastiffsrule]

Interested.

My first thought would be the amount needed to reach the level of concentration for it to be beneficial. As well as what type/strain would be best? My last thought would be any interaction with the bacteria bed established already?

But, great ideas have to start somewhere right. I’m a big fan of the nutrition and health aspects of our hobby. Maybe like a reef roids with probiotics in it?

 

[sfin52]

I started using about the same time I started using roids. But since I switched to reef roids and benapets and t5 my growth has increased. Just soft coral.

 

[sfin52]

 

[Katrina71]

Probiotics. Very interested in this! Food, salt, additive. I don't think I've read anything about prebiotics for marine applications.

 

[sfin52]

@Katrina71. Wish I was coming this weekend I would bring you some

 

[Katrina71]

@Katrina71. Wish I was coming this weekend I would bring you some

I actually got a sample! Been looking since I read your posts.

 

[vetteguy53081]

some of it is added to foods. Probidio actually has solutions with probiotics for coral feeding

 

[sfin52]

Almost forgot. I get a great feeding response from the fish.

 

[Flippers4pups]

some of it is added to foods. Probidio actually has solutions with probiotics for coral feeding

I just went to their web site and didn't see anything stating use of probiotics. Maybe I didn't look well enough.

 

[sfin52]

I just went to their web site and didn't see anything stating use of probiotics. Maybe I didn't look well enough.

My label says it does. I posted the pic of the label.

 

[User1]

I believe you probably have already seen it but Dana has the tread with regards to this is what happens when you don't feed your corals. So I think feeding the corals be it with specific food or adding in probiotics will help. Of course there is always moderation and not just dumping it in

I have always use the food IPSF makes. Mix up a bottle, refrigerate, and feed accordingly. Start slow so not to over feed the corals. Adjust accordingly. It will be my staple again once the starter corals start to grow and consume more.

But yes, I think it would probably help. I have also read those that make their own food add it. So be it special food or DIY if it has it - it is a good thing.

 

[sfin52]

https://benepetsfoods.com/ has it listed in several spots

 

[sfin52]

I believe you probably have already seen it but Dana has the tread with regards to this is what happens when you don't feed your corals. So I think feeding the corals be it with specific food or adding in probiotics will help. Of course there is always moderation and not just dumping it in

I have always use the food IPSF makes. Mix up a bottle, refrigerate, and feed accordingly. Start slow so not to over feed the corals. Adjust accordingly. It will be my staple again once the starter corals start to grow and consume more.

But yes, I think it would probably help. I have also read those that make their own food add it. So be it special food or DIY if it has it - it is a good thing.

Can you post the link

 

[Lucie]

I use probiotics in several saltwater tanks.
They are commonly used in hatcheries.
For raising seahorses, it makes a real difference because it concurrence the bad bacterias.
There is a product called "live rock enhancer"or something like that which is pretty similar from what i use (minus one stain of bacteria)
i was very sceptical, and deceided to try.
I will never come back without. Huuuge reduction of sediments, even if i move all rocks in the tank and stir moderately the sand water stay incredibly clear.
I use INVE Sanolife Mic-F, 2 or 3 times a week, i pour the powder in a high flow area.

 

[sfin52]

I use probiotics in several saltwater tanks.
They are commonly used in hatcheries.
For raising seahorses, it makes a real difference because it concurrence the bad bacterias.
There is a product called "live rock enhancer"or something like that which is pretty similar from what i use (minus one stain of bacteria)
i was very sceptical, and deceided to try.
I will never come back without. Huuuge reduction of sediments, even if i move all rocks in the tank and stir moderately the sand water stay incredibly clear.
I use INVE Sanolife Mic-F, 2 or 3 times a week, i pour the powder in a low flow area.

Could you use it diy food?