Below are some information about the different Mosura products. The information was copied off the bottle with the exception of some of the grammar that I corrected. Mosura Specialty Crystal Red Shrimp Food From the bottle: "Mosura Specialty Crystal Red Shrimp Food is specially formulated for Crystal Red Shrimp, Red Bee Shrimp and other algae eating shrimp. It contains a high plant content to enhance coloration and fortified with animal protein, antioxidants, highly unsaturated fatty acids and enzymes that will encourage growth, health, reproduction, and higher survival rates in ornamental shrimp. Natural chitin is also added to promote healthy and successful molting. This product is fortified with multivitamins (including stabilized Vitamin C & E) and minerals to keep your shrimp in tip top health condition. Our product does not contain artificial colors or preservatives. Keep this bottle in a cool and dry place. Always keep the lid tight to maintain high palatability. For aquarium use only." Mosura Excel From the bottle: "Mosura Excel is an algae eating shrimp food formulated for fast growth and broodstock diet of species like Crystal Red Shrimp, Red Bee Shrimp, Cherry Shrimp, Bee Shrimp, and Tiger Shrimp. It is also suitable for Crayfish and Dwarf Crayfish. Contains a 50:50 ratio of aquatic animal to plant content. It contains the wholesome goodness of seafood such as green lip mussel, squid derivatives and oysters. The plant content is made up of spirulina, kelp, terrestrial plants, and their derivatives. These carefully selected ingredients provide essential nutrients like beta-carotine (important anti-oxidant), chlorine, phospholipids (e.g. phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylinositol, fatty acids, cholesterol, minerals like iodine, potassium, calcium, selenium and proteins. Vitamin A & D, stabilized form of Vitamin C & E and astaxatnthin are added together with Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids (ratio of 2:1). These nutrients have been found to increase their resistance to diseases, fast growth and ovary maturation of female shrimp. Mosura Excel eliminates the need to use live food to promote the growth and maturing of females. In this way it avoids the parasites and diseases that may come from live food. Please use AASA Feeding Regime Matrix on suggested feeding frequency between Mosura Excel, Mosura CRS Specialty Food and Starve Day. For aquarium use only." Mosura Bio Plus From the bottle: "Mosura BioPlus improves water quality required by highly sensitive shrimp species like Crystal Red Shrimp by breaking down and consuming waste and impurities in water. It provides a source of food for baby shrimp and alternative food sources for juveniles, adult shrimps, and lower infant mortality rate of shrimplets while improving the survival rate of adults. It establishes a balanced microorganism environment which is essential for healthy shrimp, other fauna and flora in a tank. Direction to use - 1 spoonful for alternate days for about 100 liters (26.4 gallons) of aquarium water. Mix the amount of BioPlus with a cup of aquarium water then pour directly into your aquarium or directly dose BioPlus into the aquarium. Reduce feeding when Mosura BioPlus is used. Amount and frequency of BioPlus can be adjusted to suit your aquarium condition. Use with de chlorinated or tank water. For aquarium use only. Keep away from children." Mosura Shrimp Pro From the bottle: "Shrimp have an innate immune system that protects it from infections in a generic way. However, their adaptive immune systems which targets specific pathogens is inadequate to handle their infections. Therefore, enhancing the immune system through nutrients and immunostimulants is important their defense capabilities. We produce Tonic Pro which an improved version over Shrimp Tonic. It is now based entirely on plant ingredients. The high level of nutrients and immunostimulants found in Tonic Pro provides a general line of defense for shrimp. It does so by strengthing cells to increase resistance to viral and bacterial attacks. Tonic Pro is able to increase vitality and help in the growth of shrimp and even fish. We strongly encourage the use of Mosura BT-9 together with Tonic Pro to provide two lines of immunity for the shrimp. As Shrimp Pro is a food supplement, we recommend that shrimp are fed small amounts 3 times a week. To improve the health of shrimp in problematic tanks, use Mosura BT-9 to improve water quality together with with water changes before feeding with Tonic Pro. For aquarium use only. Store in a cool dry place." Old Sea Mud Powder From the bottle: "Old Sea Mud Powder enhances water quality by replenishing trace elements in your tank that have been depleted, either by water changes or excessive filtration. It also removes harmful substances like decomposed organic carbon, amines and glycerol. This product can be used in conjunction with Mosura Mineral Plus to provide minerals and elements at both macro and micro levels creating a creek or lake like environment in your tank. For Maintenance: 1 flat scoop, as provided, weekly for a 60 liter (15.9 gallon) tank. Increase dosage proportionality for bigger tanks without risk of overdosing. For New Tank Setup: 1 bottle to be spread evenly over the substrate for a 60cm (L) x 20cm (W) tank. Amount should be increased/decreased proportionally with respect to the area of the tank die (L) x (W). No further dosing is required for 6 months after initial set up. This product is for aquarium use only." Mosura Mineral Plus Note this product is shipped in a concentrated formula to save weight. Before use fill bottle to 180mL mark using RO or DI water. From the bottle: "Mosura Mineral Plus improves the color of Crystal Red Shrimp, particularly intensifying the whiteness of the shrimp. This is done by providing the essential minerals that are lacking in our tap water, providing a conductive environment for the shrimp, and importantly allows them to build up their exoskeleton, thereby allowing for stronger, and more vibrant coloration. This product does not alter the pH and KH of your water, but will mildly alter the tanks GH value. Amount to use: For tank water with a pH of 6.3 or less: use 1.5 mL for 5 liters (1.3 gallons). For tank water with a pH of 6.3 to 6.8: use 1mL for 5 liters (1.3 gallons) of water. Dose to Existing Tank: Divide the total amount needed as per Amount to Use into 3 portions and dose 1 portion each day. Dissolve each portion with 1 cup of tank water before pouring into tank. Dose to a New Tank Without Livestock: Dose the total amount into the tank at once: Modify Mineral Content for Water Change: Mix the amount of Mosura Mineral Plus according to Amount to Use with new water, conduct water change as per normal. In most situations, 1 application as per Amount to Use is enough, it is not necessary to dose regularly, unless during water changes. This product is also useful to other species of shrimp (especially to increase mineral contents for Sulawesi shrimp tank), crayfish, and snails. To be used with de chlorinated water! Shake well before use. Keep away from children. For Aquarium use only." Mosura Shizhen Note this product is shipped in a concentrated formula to save weight. Before use fill bottle to 180mL mark using RO or DI water. From the bottle: "Mosura Shizhen is a water conditioner made from natural ingredients which treats aggressive tap water to free it from contaminants proven to be devastating to Crustaceans like shrimps and crayfish. It recreates an environment as found in nature. Mosura Shizhen:
Usage: Dosing is 1mL for 5L (1.3gal) of tap water. Store in a dark cool place. Keep away from direct sunlight." Mosura BT-9 Mosura BT-9 is a powerful multipurpose bacteria culture that is specially cultivated to be used in shrimp tanks. It purifies water by decomposing ammonia and nitrite. Left over feed and biological matter are broken down so as to avoid sludge. Mosura BT-9 also lowers Biological Oxygen Demand (B.O.D.) and increases dissolved oxygen. Most importantly, it replenishes beneficial bacteria lost due to environmental and tank water changes. Recommended Usage:
It is recommended to turn on aeration when using Mosura BT-9 for the best result. Standard Dosage: 1 flat scoop for 100 liters (26.4 gallons). Dose directly on tank water For aquarium use only. Store in a dark cool place. " |