{"product_id":"aquaforest-component-1-plus-2-plus-3-plus-bundle-5l","title":"Aquaforest Component 1+, 2+, 3+ Bundle 5L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAquaforest Component 1+, 2+, 3+ Bundle 5L\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquaforest Component 1+, 2+, 3+ Bundle 5L\u003c\/strong\u003e is a three-part marine conditioner set for dosing balanced solutions of calcium, alkalinity and magnesium, along with other major and minor elements, in a reef aquarium. It suits reef keepers who want a straightforward, Balling-style routine for keeping essential elements available to their corals. It can be dosed by hand or through a dosing pump system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the easier ways to dose balanced calcium, alkalinity and magnesium, plus the major and minor elements corals need for health and vitality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProportions are based on the Balling Method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be dosed manually or through a dosing pump system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to hook up to a 3-pump dosing system to maintain major and minor trace elements in a reef tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach component is a balanced mixture of elements that blend well together and will not precipitate in the storage jugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA good option for reef keepers already running a Probiotic or Balling-type system who want to try a complete component approach for adding essential elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDose each component separately, either by hand or with one dosing pump channel per component. Dosing will vary with your aquarium's demand for trace elements. Test calcium, alkalinity and magnesium regularly to check stability, and adjust the dose to suit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDosing the components too quickly together may cause precipitation. Leave 1 hour between the addition of each component so the elements stay in solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTip for pump users: drill a hole in the removable top of each jug, then fit 1\/4\" tank adapter bulkheads and 1\/4\" clear acrylic tubing. This lets you connect standard dosing pump tubing directly to the jugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor an average reef tank, the starting dose is around 50 mL for every 100 litres (27 gal) of aquarium water, per component, every day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust from there according to your calcium, alkalinity and magnesium test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave 1 hour between each component's addition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPS corals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLPS corals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft corals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClams and other filter feeders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balanced proportions follow the Balling Method, so the set works well alongside reef systems built around Balling-style dosing, and it connects easily to a 3-pump dosing setup. It can also be dosed manually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComponent 1+ contains: Ca, Sr, Ba, Co, Mn, Cu, Fe, Zn, Ni, Cr. 50 mL dissolved in 27 US gal raises Ca by 9 mg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComponent 2+ contains: NaHCO3, F, I. 50 mL dissolved in 27 US gal raises KH by 1.3 dKH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComponent 3+ contains: Mg, Reef Mineral Salt, K and B. 50 mL dissolved in 27 US gal raises Mg by 0,6 mg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5000 mL (5 litres \/ 1.3 gal) Component 1+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5000 mL (5 litres \/ 1.3 gal) Component 2+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5000 mL (5 litres \/ 1.3 gal) Component 3+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the starting dose for Component 1+, 2+ and 3+?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor an average reef tank, start at around 50 mL per component for every 100 litres (27 gal) of aquarium water each day. Then test calcium, alkalinity and magnesium and adjust to your tank's demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add all three components at the same time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Adding them too quickly together may cause precipitation, so leave 1 hour between each component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a dosing pump?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. The components can be dosed manually or through a dosing pump system. The set is also easy to connect to a 3-pump dosing system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I connect dosing pump tubing to the jugs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDrill a hole in the removable top of each jug. Fit a 1\/4\" tank adapter bulkhead and 1\/4\" clear acrylic tubing, which lets you attach standard dosing pump tubing directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich corals can I use it with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt can be used with SPS, LPS and soft corals, as well as clams and other filter feeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the components separate in the storage jugs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach component is a balanced mixture of elements that blend well together and will not precipitate in the storage jugs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"QUALITY MARINES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47484306686260,"sku":"5902026732475","price":1575.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0151\/9016\/3510\/products\/aquaforest-component-1-2-3-bundle-5l-calcium-alkalinity-magnesium-dosing-solutions.jpg?v=1743693290","url":"https:\/\/jungleaquatics.com\/products\/aquaforest-component-1-plus-2-plus-3-plus-bundle-5l","provider":"Jungle Aquatics Pet Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}