Brightwell KoralColor 250 ml — Carotenoid coral colour supplement Reef Marine Aquarium - Brightwell

Brightwell KoralColor — concentrated biochromes for coral coloration

The Brightwell KoralColor is a concentrated blend of major, minor, and trace elements documented as being incorporated into biochromes — the biological pigments produced by the symbiotic zooxanthellae within coral and clam tissues. Formulated in the United States by Brightwell Aquatics, it is used by professional coral farms alongside CoralAminō and Restōr to accelerate growth and coloration.

KoralColor does not shift zooxanthellae population density; it supplies the elements needed to make the chlorophylls and carotenoids those symbionts synthesize. Visible outcome: existing pigments intensify, without necessarily shifting the dominant hue.

What KoralColor is for and when to use it

• Pale or dull SPS — ULNS tanks where Acropora and Montipora lose pigment intensity because biochrome elements have run short.
• Full coloration routine — combined with CoralAminō (growth and amino acids) and Restōr (tissue nutrition) as the official Brightwell coloration trio.
• Warm palettes fading out — yellows and pale oranges to bring back in a system where iron and manganese traces have dropped.
• Correcting a flat color mature tank — mature aquariums where coloration has flattened despite stable chemistry.

Brightwell official dosing

• Basic dose: 5 mL (~100 drops) per 50 US gal (189.3 L) every 3 days (alternatively, twice a week).
• Recommended dose: 1 drop per US gal (3.8 L) daily.
• Best results when used simultaneously with CoralAminō and Restōr.
• If warm pigments (yellow, pale orange) shift toward cooler tones (lime, aqua) and that's not the target, reduce dosing by 25 % weekly until the original color returns.
• Do not overdose — excess may be harmful to long-term health of tank inhabitants.

Specifications

• Brand: Brightwell Aquatics (made in the USA)
• Available sizes: 250 mL, 500 mL, 2 L, 20 L
• Composition: purified water, proprietary blend of major, minor, and trace elements known to be incorporated into biochromes
• Type: coloration supplement, dosed directly to the tank
• Compatibility: corals (SPS, LPS, softies) and clams

Why choose Brightwell at ReefSolution

• Brightwell CoralAmino — the free-form amino acids that feed tissue growth and pigment formation (official protocol alongside KoralColor).
• Brightwell Restor — the liquid tissue nutrition that completes the Brightwell coloration trio.
• Brightwell MicroBacter7 — the bioculture to keep NP export stable while the coloration protocol is running.

Frequently asked questions

Will KoralColor shift the color of my SPS?

Brightwell documents a possible outcome: warm pigments (yellow, pale orange) may shift toward cooler tones (lime, aqua). It is the normal result of a higher supply of biochrome elements favouring certain pigments. If you do not want that outcome, the brand recommends cutting the dose by 25 % weekly until the original color returns.

Can KoralColor be dosed alone or must it go with CoralAminō and Restor?

KoralColor can be dosed alone but Brightwell states that best results come from using it simultaneously with CoralAminō (free-form amino acids) and Restōr (tissue nutrition) — the trio the brand promotes for professional reef coloration.

How do I dose KoralColor on a small reef?

The Brightwell recommended dose — 1 drop per US gal daily — is still the reference for nano tanks. For the basic bottle dose (5 mL per 50 US gal every 3 days), a 20 US gal nano receives about 2 mL — dispensed precisely by dropper or syringe, never poured.

What happens if KoralColor is overdosed?

Brightwell is clear: overdose may be harmful to long-term inhabitant health. Biochrome elements are minor and trace minerals that, in excess, unbalance the ICP profile and can stress corals and invertebrates. Respect the maximum recommended dose and monitor parameters regularly.