- Concentrated, powder ionic calcium.
- Maintains magnesium and strontium.
- Can be added directly to aquarium.
Overview:Reef
Advantage Calcium is a non-caustic (pH 8.3–8.6) optimized blend of
ionic calcium designed to restore and maintain calcium to levels found
in natural seawater. Calcium and carbonates are essential to all coral
growth. If either becomes deficient, coral growth will cease, followed
by a rapid decline in coral health.
Reef
Advantage Calcium also includes magnesium and strontium in amounts
proportionate to typical utilization ratios (100:5:0.1, Ca:Mg:Sr). This
allows one to maintain these two important elements while maintaining
calcium. Unlike limewater (kalkwasser), Reef Advantage Calcium does not
have a caustic pH and will not deplete magnesium. Used as directed, it
will not deplete alkalinity.
Directions:Beginner:
Use 5 g (1 level teaspoon) per 150 L (40 US gallons) twice a week. For
precise dosing, use the Seachem Digital Spoon Scale. Dissolve in at
least 250 mL (1 cup) of freshwater. Check calcium every 2 weeks and
adjust amount or frequency accordingly.
Advanced:
Check calcium level (use Reef Status Calcium to test magnesium levels),
then follow addition regimen above until calcium is adjusted to 380–420
mg/L. Each 5 g/150 L will raise calcium by about 12 mg/L. Quantity or
frequency can be adjusted, but do not exceed 10 g/150 L per day.
Thereafter, use as required to maintain calcium.
Expert:
After determining the calcium consumption rate, set up a continuous
drip system. Use the following formula (or skip the math and use our
Dosage Calculator) to determine how much to add to your top-off water:
m=vc/400 (m=grams to add to top off water, v=volume of tank in liters,
c=amount to raise calcium in mg/L). [For reference: 1 gallon=3.8 liters,
5 g=1 teaspoon].
Ingredients: Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Strontium Chloride.
Size: 1 Kilogram