A dry formula consisting of seventeen free-form amino acids, specific immunostimulants, and organic carbon sources specifically selected for enhancing metabolic rates of microorganisms and improving feed conversion and color intensity of cnidarians.  May be employed to prepare a food soak for dehydrated and/or freeze-dried feeds intended for planktivorous marine fishes and invertebrates.  Cohort stocking density dictates requirement for application.  Recommended for the initial month of application is to begin with 0.25 g per 100 gallons net system volume weekly, monitoring appearance of cohort members.  Modify dosage by ≤20% weekly, as desired/necessary.