Brightwell AngeLixir 125 ml — Food enricher for spongivorous marine fish - Brightwell

Brightwell AngeLixir — food enricher for spongivorous marine fish

The Brightwell AngeLixir is a complex of free-form amino acids calibrated to the ratios found in sponge tissues. Formulated in the United States by Brightwell Aquatics, it uses natural attractants and marine-derived proteins to improve feeding response and raise the protein percentage of food — particularly useful for angelfishes, butterflyfishes, Moorish Idols, and other spongivorous species whose captive diet is a challenge.

Over the first 7 to 10 days after introduction, a newly-arrived fish often refuses food. AngeLixir soaks into food to make it palatable during that critical window and trigger a feeding-response restart.

What AngeLixir is for and when to use it

• Acclimating new arrivals — recently introduced angels, butterflies, and Moorish Idols that reject food during the 7-10 day window.
• Long-term spongivore captive feeding — nutritional support when actual sponges cannot make up most of the diet.
• Coloration and tissue regeneration — free-form amino acid supply for new tissue formation (territorial wound recovery, post-spawning).
• 3 to 5 feedings per day — Brightwell specifies this frequency to ensure fish receive adequate food.

Brightwell official use

• Shake the inner bottle before every use.
• Frozen food: rinse, squeeze excess liquid out, saturate the food with AngeLixir, then feed after 5 minutes.
• Freeze-dried or pellet food: place in a clean container, add AngeLixir to saturation, feed after 5 minutes.
• Frequency: repeat 3 to 5 times daily to ensure fish get adequate nutrition.
• Brightwell notes that natural foods are generally preferred over prepared foods for these species.
• Monitor water quality — a build-up of dissolved organic material may show up with frequent feeding.
• Prohibited: no direct aquarium dosing — AngeLixir goes onto food, never into open water.

Specifications

• Brand: Brightwell Aquatics (made in the USA)
• Available sizes: 30 mL, 60 mL, 125 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL, 1 L
• Composition: purified water, proprietary complex of amino acids
• Guaranteed analysis: moisture max 99 %, crude protein min 1 %, crude fat min 0 %, crude fiber min 0 %
• Type: food enricher for spongivorous marine fish

Why choose Brightwell at ReefSolution

• Brightwell AminŌmega — the general food enricher (amino acids + omega HUFAs) to pair for a broader diet.
• Brightwell CoralAmino — the free-form amino acids for direct-to-tank coral dosing (complements the fish side).
• Brightwell Restor — the liquid tissue nutrition to round out the coral + fish routine.

Frequently asked questions

Can AngeLixir be dosed directly into the aquarium?

No — Brightwell positions AngeLixir as a food enricher. The product coats frozen, freeze-dried, or pellet food (5 minutes rest before feeding), not open water. Direct tank dosing wastes the product and can raise dissolved organic load.

How many times a day should an angel be fed with AngeLixir?

Brightwell recommends 3 to 5 feedings daily. That high frequency reflects the natural spongivore diet — they graze sponges continuously on their home reef, and their physiology is not built for a single daily meal.

Does AngeLixir replace a sponge-based diet for an angel?

No — AngeLixir enriches frozen or prepared food, but Brightwell notes that natural foods are generally preferred for these species. On a captive diet, rotate AngeLixir-enriched frozen food with angel-specific preparations (Rod's Angel Formula or similar).

How long does AngeLixir stay effective after opening?

Brightwell publishes a general shelf-life note across its enricher products. Shake the inner bottle before each use, close carefully, store cool and away from light. Refrigeration can extend life on an opened bottle.