Aquaforest Component A

Aquaforest Component A

Aquaforest Component A is a balanced strontium and barium mixture for marine aquariums, designed to accelerate the growth of corals and filter feeders in closed systems. It suits reef keepers who want to replace the trace elements that skimmers and filtration media strip out of the water.

Key Benefits

• Balanced blend of strontium and barium to accelerate the growth of corals and filter feeders
• Replaces micro nutrients that skimmers and filtration media tend to remove from closed aquarium water
• Part of the Component A, B, C system, which works in harmony with other Aquaforest additives and the probiotic method
• Helps add back the elements absorbed by zeolite media, to minimise starvation of the corals

How to Use

• Dose Component A together with Component B and Component C, in equal proportions.
• When using Components A, B and C, keep a 5-minute interval between each dose.
• If you run the Probiotic method, or any other method that uses zeolite media, supplement the elements the zeolites absorb.

Dosage

• Mixed-reef aquariums: 5 ml per 100 l of water once a week
• Adjusting to calcium consumption: 1 ml for every 20 ppm/100 l of water
• Aquariums run with the Balling method: 20 ml per 1 l of calcium solution

Suitable For

• SPS corals
• LPS corals
• Clams and other filter feeders

Compatibility

Designed to be used with Component B and Component C, and to work alongside other Aquaforest additives and the probiotic method. It can also be used in aquariums run with the Balling method or other zeolite-based methods.

Specifications

• Contains: strontium, barium

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do marine aquariums need trace element supplementation?
Skimmers and filtration media tend to remove trace elements from the water in a closed system, so micro nutrients need to be supplemented.

What is the standard dose for a mixed-reef tank?
5 ml per 100 l of water once a week. You can also adjust the dose to calcium consumption at 1 ml for every 20 ppm/100 l of water.

Can I dose Component A on its own?
It is recommended to dose Component A along with Components B and C in equal proportions. Keep a 5-minute interval between each dose.

How do I dose it in a Balling method system?
Use 20 ml per 1 l of calcium solution.

Do I need it if I use zeolite media or the Probiotic method?
Yes, supplementation is necessary with the Probiotic method or other methods that use zeolite media. It adds back the elements the zeolites absorb, which helps minimise starvation of the corals.

Which animals can I use it with?
It can be used with SPS corals, LPS corals, clams and other filter feeders.

When can I expect delivery?

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