Aquaforest Garlic Essence

Aquaforest Garlic Essence

Aquaforest Garlic Essence is a garlic extract fish food supplement for aquarists who want to support the immune system, vitality and colour of their fish. It is added straight to the food you already feed, so it fits easily into a normal feeding routine in marine and freshwater aquariums.

Key Benefits

• Specialised supplement made from garlic extract
• Garlic benefits the immune system and improves vitality
• Has a beneficial effect on coloration
• Contains allicin, which has antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties
• Enriched with Omega-3 acids, which positively affect the nervous system and heart function
• Natural support for health and vitality
• Works well during treatments and in quarantine aquariums

Why Garlic and Omega-3?

Garlic is the active base of this supplement. Its allicin is the component with antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. Omega-3 acids are added to the formula as well, and their presence in the diet is considered invaluable. Together they make Garlic Essence a practical everyday addition to the food you offer, and a useful one when fish are under extra pressure.

How to Use

• Apply the essence directly onto the food before feeding
• Use it on frozen food cubes or on portions of dry food
• Use it during treatments or in a quarantine aquarium, where it works well alongside the regular feeding routine

Dosage

• Add one drop of Garlic Essence to each frozen food cube or dry food portion

Suitable For

• Marine and freshwater aquarium fish fed frozen or dry foods
• Quarantine aquariums and tanks where fish are being treated
• Aquarists who want to support immune function, vitality and colour through the diet

Frequently Asked Questions

How much Garlic Essence do I add to the food?
Add one drop to each frozen food cube or dry food portion.

Can I use it with both frozen and dry food?
Yes. The dosage covers both frozen food cubes and dry food portions.

Is it suitable for quarantine tanks?
Yes. It is described as working well in quarantine aquariums and during treatments.

What does the allicin in garlic do?
Allicin has antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. Garlic itself benefits the immune system, improves vitality and has a beneficial effect on coloration.

Why are Omega-3 acids included?
Omega-3 acids are a valuable part of the diet and positively affect the nervous system and heart function. They make Garlic Essence a natural support for health and vitality.

Can I use it in marine and freshwater tanks?
Yes. It is added to the food rather than to the water, so it suits both marine and freshwater feeding routines.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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