Aquaforest Calcium Dry

Aquaforest Calcium Dry

Aquaforest Calcium Dry is a concentrated powdered calcium additive for maintaining and raising calcium levels in marine and reef aquariums. It suits reefkeepers who want to support coral growth and calcification, and this pack contains 850 g (1.9 lb) of powder that you mix into a solution before dosing.

Key Benefits

• Concentrated powdered calcium that helps maintain and increase your tank's calcium (Ca) level without raising the concentration of any other element.
• Supports calcification and coral growth. Coral skeletons depend on ample calcium and alkalinity in the water, which corals absorb and convert into a calcium carbonate structure.
• Dry calcium additives are very cost effective. Mixed into a solution, they can work just as well as liquid additives, or better.
• Can be combined with Magnesium Dry in one solution, so a single dosing pump can maintain both calcium and magnesium levels.

How to Use

• Make a solution by adding 50 g of Calcium Dry and 10 g of Magnesium Dry to 1000 mL of RODI (reverse osmosis deionised) water.
• Stir vigorously, then let the solution sit for 24 hours before use.
• Add the solution slowly to a high-flow area of the tank to help reduce precipitation.
• After each dose, test your aquarium's calcium level and adjust the dosage to suit your system's requirements.

Dosage

Start with 5 mL of the prepared solution per 27 gallons of aquarium water, dosed daily. Test calcium after each dose and adjust from there as your system requires.

Suitable For

• SPS corals
• LPS corals
• Soft corals
• Clams

Compatibility

Calcium Dry can be mixed with Magnesium Dry in the same solution, as in the 50 g Calcium Dry to 10 g Magnesium Dry per 1000 mL recipe above. That lets one dosing pump deliver both elements.

Specifications

• Form: concentrated dry powder
• Pack weight: 850 g (1.9 lb)
• Solution recipe: 50 g powder (with 10 g Magnesium Dry) per 1000 mL RODI water

What's Included

• 850 g (1.9 lb) of powdered calcium additive

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make up the calcium solution?
Add 50 g of Calcium Dry and 10 g of Magnesium Dry to 1000 mL of RODI water. Stir vigorously and let it sit for 24 hours before use.

What dose should I start with?
Start with 5 mL of the prepared solution per 27 gallons of aquarium water, daily. Test your calcium level after each dose and adjust to suit your system.

Will it change other water parameters?
It is formulated to maintain and increase calcium without increasing the concentration of any other element. Regular testing is still the best way to dose correctly.

Can I dose calcium and magnesium with one pump?
Yes. Calcium Dry can be mixed with Magnesium Dry in the same solution, so a single dosing pump can maintain both levels.

Which animals is it suitable for?
It can be used with SPS corals, LPS corals, soft corals and clams.

How do I reduce precipitation when dosing?
Add the solution slowly to a high-flow area of the tank.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
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