Cylo-peeze?

[nbaker]

The LFS and others I've talked with sware by it. I went ahead a picked some up. Just Curious... TIA

[MikeS]

what is it?

Mike

[Zack]

I just did a google search on it and found 0 results. I have never heard of it, what is it for?

[nbaker]

Sorry it's cylop-eeze .. anyway here's the info on it. It's cool that it will desolve to small orangy-red particles, that will not float or sink to the bottom of the tank.

* High in Protein
* High in HUFA’s
* Easily assimilable
* Highest level of natural color enhancing Astaxanthin
* Remains in suspension
* Very low excess water content
* 100% frozen organisms - no fillers

DESCRIPTION:
Cyclop-eeze is a unique form of zooplankton, one of the many types of copepods found throughout the earth’s waters. It is unique from other copepods in that the habitat Cyclop-eeze are “farmed” in, is unlike any other, producing a species which has superior nutrition compared to similar organisms. The icy cold arctic salt lake which these organisms have evolved in has provided Cyclop-eeze with exceptional levels of the important fatty acids (Omega 3) which are so benefical to aquatic life (especially Marine organisms). EPA 11.7% and DHA of 11.09% levels are amongst the highest found in a non-algae source. The brief growth and reproduction season of arctic life has allowed this organism to develop with multiple generational resting eggs, providing an uncommon intergenerational gene pool mixing.

Cyclop-eeze will feed on rich algae biomass accumulating intense levels of the pigment Astaxanthene proportionally to how much they ingest.(levels of between 3000ppm and 7000ppm are found) Astaxanthin is an excellent color enhancing pigment but also a valuable antioxident providing immune system support. Cyclop-eeze are harvested when nutrional value is highest and immediately deep frozen to preserve this natural highly enriched state. This provides a more nutritious feed product than many live collected planktonic organisms since these type of organisms quickly lose much nutrition if thay are not continuously feeding from harvest to end use.

[MikeS]

Interesting....

This is the first time I've ever heard of it.....so I have no idea on how good of a product it is....

Looks like you are going to be the test subject.... :D let us know how it works out for you!

Mike

[nbaker]

My feather dusters love it :D i just added a small amount. a small amount goes a long way. I would think that this 3 ounce bar should last quite awhile. This bar cost $9.99.. not bad IMO for price.

By the way www.premiumaquatics.com sells it, but I would suggest you go to your LFS if you can, it's frozen and well it warns not to let it thaw..



edit: some more info

Small pieces can easily be cut or broken off and dropped in aquarium. Within seconds organisms will thaw and enter into suspension allowing filter feeders and others to consume this highly nutritious feed in similar fashion to how reef organisms feed in their natural environment.

Especially suited to zooplankton feeders due to the size of the organism, 750-800 micron.

Can be used as a highly nutritious fry feed - does not require HUFA enrichment due to naturally high Omega 3 fatty acids

Also used as a nutritional supplement for adult fish

A product to increase the “input” in your Reef Aquarium. Many Corals need to consume animal matter as well as use symbiotic photosynthesis to attain proper growth and vigor. Zooplankton provides an important link in the food chain which may not be adequately present in most reef aquariums. Using phytoplankton supplements to feed resident zooplankton in Reef Aquariums can only support limited populations of these resident organisms with the nutritional value of these resident populations also suspect, due to the limited capacity of captive systems to provide adequate assimilable nutrients. Is there even enough “Real Estate” in a Reef Aquarium or Refugium to harbor healthy populations? Alternatively, using algae sourced phytoplankton supplements for direct feeding many corals can also be omitting important nutrients found in an animal based food source such as zooplankton.

[jman785]

Cyclop-eeze, is a great product....

Alot of professional, old-school reef keepers swear by it.

[QueenAngel]

I'm not quite sure where they sell this stuff, I live on the central coast of California and they sell it everywhere. But my son lives up in Monterey and he never heard of it. My corals and fish LOVE it!

[jman785]

I bet they do. Its a great product...and this isn't a plug heh

[shawnz28]

I agree whole heartedly, this is a GREAT product. Fish go absolutely nuts over the stuff.

[MikeS]

I've never seen it out here in Wyoming....I'll have to see if I can locate some....

Mike

[ZenKitty]

Cyclopeeze is great!! Especially for fish/ corals that need coaxing to eat- I blow a small amount around my sun's and within 15 minutes they are fully extended and ready for dinner.

[Sugar Magnolia]

Everything in my tank goes nuts when I add the cycop-eeze. Outstanding product and what's great is just a little goes a long way. I highly recommend it.

[MikeS]

hmmm......with that may glowing reviews, I'll have to look a bit harder for it...

Mike

[FishinInTheDark]

Mike,

I haven't found the frozen anywhere, but I have a HUGE can of freeze dried. I put it in a cup of tank water and let it soak for a minute before squirting it back into the tank. All the animals seem to like it. Next time you're in town, I'll give you a cup or so. That'll last you months. Just give me a yell!

Conni

[MikeS]

I certainly will! Thanks! :D

Mike

[nbaker]

Oh yeah I forgot about the freeze dried, sorry about that. Oh and mike premium aquatics had that as well I believe. I had to get lost in a maze to find it though, might just call to see if it's instock. I had to get the frozen becasue premium aqua was out of the freeze, and well I wanted to get it home before thawing so I went to the LFS

[MikeS]

Well, I had to order some calcium chloride earlier in the week, so I also got some cyclopeeze whole freeze dried...just got it today...I'll let everybody know if I notice any visible difference using this stuff also...

Even if I don't, I like to give the tank as varied a diet as I can....

Mike

[nbaker]

I feel like I've helped my helper... cool :)