[Mike Mazur]

As we enter into the longer days towards spring in the N. hemisphere it is time for me as others to think of the upcoming growing season. What good is growth without color? I have looked far and wide at all the items out there and have found info on a new item (to me) and was wondering if anyone knew of it/ used it/ or had usefull info on it. I am not plugging a product but trying to find out what is known and or trying to help out the fellow hobyist looking for the same results. The product is called Naturose and is a dried algae product made in Hawaii. It is expensive but from what they say a little goes a long, long way. It is the type of purchase a local society would make and then divy up as it comes in a one KG size which can treat up to 500 lbs of dry weight Koi food. the material is 1.5% Astaxanthin by weight. The same material found in spirullina however much more concentrated. It is a powder which can be sprinkled onto dampened pellet food or mixed with a cool mix paste. Heat is an enmy and should be avoided. Any stories or further interest are welcome. 75 days till spring!