Restor by Brightwell Aquatics

tattoolew · Dec 28, 2012

Has anyone tried this product? Brightwell Aquatics Restor I just got some, I have used their phyto and zoo foods and I like them, I was just wandering if it has the coral growth they claim? More than the usual one would expect with feeding of course.

Bustopher · Dec 28, 2012

Interesting:

Brightwell Aquatics Restōr is a complex of amino acids and fatty acids derived from marine fishes and crustaceans; it is a strong source of EPA, DHA, and other omega-3 fatty acids, as well as naturally-occuring pigments. Restōr was specifically formulated for the care of corals and their allies that: have been recently placed into a new aquarium and are adjusting to new lighting; have recently been exposed to prolonged elevated temperatures (inducing expulsion of symbiotic zooxanthellae, known as “bleaching”); have suffered tissue damage either through fragmenting or propagation, or through the unwanted grazing activities of aquarium inhabitants. Research has shown that during bleaching events, some corals obtain the majority of their nutrients through capture of prey rather than by relying on zooxanthellae, until such time as the zooxanthellae have become adjusted to the change in lighting or re-established in the coral tissue. While the contents of Restōr will not directly reverse coral bleaching, they will effectively provide nutrients required by the coral to potentially survive the period of time during which zooxanthellae are recovering or being reacquired; no express claims are made that corals who have suffered bleaching will recover when using this product, however it has generally been observed that corals obtaining the required nutrition (by actively feeding) during such an event have a higher rate of recovery. Using Restōr to fortify plankton of the proper size range for the target organism(s) is an extremely effective means of providing those important substances.
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Va Reef · Dec 28, 2012

Bustopher said: ↑

Interesting
:Brightwell Aquatics Restōr is a complex of amino acids and fatty acids derived from marine fishes and crustaceans; it is a strong source of EPA, DHA, and other omega-3 fatty acids, as well as naturally-occuring pigments. Restōr was specifically formulated for the care of corals and their allies that: have been recently placed into a new aquarium and are adjusting to new lighting; have recently been exposed to prolonged elevated temperatures (inducing expulsion of symbiotic zooxanthellae, known as “bleaching”); have suffered tissue damage either through fragmenting or propagation, or through the unwanted grazing activities of aquarium inhabitants. Research has shown that during bleaching events, some corals obtain the majority of their nutrients through capture of prey rather than by relying on zooxanthellae, until such time as the zooxanthellae have become adjusted to the change in lighting or re-established in the coral tissue. While the contents of Restōr will not directly reverse coral bleaching, they will effectively provide nutrients required by the coral to potentially survive the period of time during which zooxanthellae are recovering or being reacquired; no express claims are made that corals who have suffered bleaching will recover when using this product, however it has generally been observed that corals obtaining the required nutrition (by actively feeding) during such an event have a higher rate of recovery. Using Restōr to fortify plankton of the proper size range for the target organism(s) is an extremely effective means of providing those important substances.
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Well according to that, it couldn't hurt to use it, just use in moderation. However I've always been weary of these "Do all, 10X coral growth" bottles. Interestingly enough, i see some similar things on my Brightwell Aquatics Zooplanktos-S as far as "good for corals that are adjusting to new tank, and especially ones that have tissue loss and also fresh frags."
JMO

tattoolew · Dec 29, 2012

Thanks for the attachment Bustopher I think this may work well as another coral food in a frag tank and for those reefers who get several frags at once, either at the LFS or online. I personally like Brightwell products but have really only fed with them and Kent so my experience is limited but I will do a write up and post some updates as I do use it.

tattoolew · Jan 25, 2013

Just a quick update prior to starting a review thread, I have been using Restor by Brightwell, 30ml twice a week, and have not noticed any new growth on my lobo but my leather is really liking it. I dont have as many corals as some folks on here so my review will not be as positive as some one w/ sps and several lps or nps.

FaceOfDeceit · Jan 25, 2013

Used an entire 250mL bottle...noticed zero changes.

Jeanethics · Mar 20, 2013

Good read i was considering this product as well. I guess i will stick to Oyster feast

ifrizk · Mar 20, 2013

hear its good, but i noted no changes

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