Brightwell Aquatics makes a wide range of reef supplements: amino acids (CoralAmino), reef carbon dosing (NeoNitro, NeoPhos), bacterial supplements (MicroBacter7, MicroBacterStart), trace elements, and the Aqua Vitro line of water conditioners.

Known for

MicroBacter7 / MicroBacterCLEAN

Bacterial inoculation products for new tank starts and ongoing biological maintenance. Used during fishless cycling and after large water changes.

CoralAmino + Restor

Amino acid supplements for SPS coral coloration. Daily dosing produces deeper pigmentation in well-maintained reefs.

NeoNitro / NeoPhos

Targeted nitrogen and phosphorus dosing for reefs that have stripped nutrients too low. Counter-intuitive but real - some SPS reefs need to add nitrate and phosphate to keep coral healthy.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Wide range of specialist supplements not made by other brands
  • CoralAmino is widely cited for coral coloration
  • Reasonable pricing
Cons
  • Easy to over-dose without ICP testing - amino acids and trace elements compound
  • Some products lack clear dosing protocols

Common competitors

Red Sea Reef Energy program · Triton Core7 · Polyplab