{"product_id":"brightwell-angelixir-250ml-amino-acid-food-soak","title":"Brightwell AngeLixir 250mL | Amino Acid Food Soak for Marine Angels \u0026 Butterflies","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick up at \u003cstrong\u003e1885 Braselton Hwy, Suite D, Lawrenceville, GA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour order is reserved — we hold off on bagging until you arrive, so it stays in stable storage as long as possible.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrightwell AngeLixir\u003c\/strong\u003e is a free-form amino acid food soak formulated for spongivorous marine fishes — angelfishes, butterflyfishes, Moorish Idols, and their allies that struggle to get balanced protein from standard prepared diets. The amino acid complex matches the ratios found in natural sponge tissue, the foundation of these species' wild diet. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003ereef \u0026amp; aquarium nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e to round out your feeding rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy AngeLixir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponge-matched amino acid profile.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-form amino acids in the same ratios found in marine sponge tissue — the protein source angels and butterflies are biologically wired to seek.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoosts feeding response.\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural attractants and marine-derived proteins entice picky eaters off the rocks and onto your prepared foods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrighter coloration.\u003c\/strong\u003e Amino acids are direct precursors to the pigments that give marine fish their vibrant reds, yellows, and blues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaster tissue repair.\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides the building blocks for new tissue growth — great after nipping, transport, or spawning stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncreases protein density.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soaking raises the effective protein content of frozen, freeze-dried, and prepared foods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormulated on real sponge science.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built from analysis of sponge tissue and marine finfish nutritional culture data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor frozen foods:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the food in a fine-mesh net under cool running water until thawed; discard the freezing solution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSqueeze out as much excess liquid as possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the food in a clean bowl or cup; add only enough AngeLixir to saturate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait 5 minutes, then feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor freeze-dried \u0026amp; prepared foods:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the food in a clean bowl or cup; add only enough AngeLixir to saturate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait 5 minutes, then feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repeat 3–5 times per day to make sure fish get adequate intake, especially during quarantine, recovery, or when first transitioning a wild-caught angel onto prepared foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/flame-angel\"\u003eangelfish\u003c\/a\u003e (dwarf and large) — \u003cem\u003eCentropyge\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePomacanthus\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHolacanthus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButterflyfish — \u003cem\u003eChaetodon\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHeniochus\u003c\/em\u003e, and Copperband \u003cem\u003eChelmon rostratus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoorish Idols (\u003cem\u003eZanclus cornutus\u003c\/em\u003e) — notoriously tough to feed; AngeLixir is a staple in any serious Idol setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther spongivores and obligate omnivores in marine reef and FOWLR systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;width:35%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBrightwell Aquatics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAngeLixir — Free-Form Amino Acid Food Soak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e250 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLiquid food soak \/ additive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor use with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFrozen, freeze-dried, and prepared marine foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarget species\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAngelfish, butterflyfish, Moorish Idols, spongivores\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes — applied to food, not the water column\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-freeze-dried-mysis-shrimp\"\u003eSFBB Freeze-Dried Mysis Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e — perfect soak target for angels and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/rods-food-leafy-purple-seaweed-30g-tang-food\"\u003eRod's Food Leafy Purple Seaweed\u003c\/a\u003e — rotate alongside soaked frozen foods for a balanced diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bulldawg-artemia-brine-shrimp-live-nauplii\"\u003eBulldawg Artemia Brine Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e — live brine to entice the pickiest spongivores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/brightwell-aquatics-garlic-power-60ml\"\u003eBrightwell Garlic Power\u003c\/a\u003e — another Brightwell soak additive; pair with AngeLixir during quarantine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003eFull nutrition collection\u003c\/a\u003e — flake, pellet, frozen, freeze-dried, and live options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I just dump AngeLixir straight into the tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo — it's designed as a food soak, not a tank additive. Dosing the water column wastes product and can spike nutrients. Always saturate the food first, wait 5 minutes, then feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it nuke my nitrates or phosphates?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUsed as directed (food soak only), no. The amino acids are taken up by the fish rather than dissolved across the tank. Avoid overfeeding the prepared food itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor new arrivals, picky eaters, or recovering fish: 3–5 small feedings per day. For established eaters: once or twice daily is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it just for angelfish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe name is for angels but the formula benefits any spongivore — butterflies, Moorish Idols, and many large omnivores benefit from sponge-derived amino acids in their diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerate after opening?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Refrigerate to preserve the amino acids and extend shelf life. Keep capped tightly between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brightwell Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"250 mL","offer_id":48776511553755,"sku":"ANG250","price":43.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/81Xlp-NzQ0L._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1778851278","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/brightwell-angelixir-250ml-amino-acid-food-soak","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}