Aquaforest Kalium 50ml

Aquaforest Kalium 50ml

Aquaforest Kalium is a highly concentrated potassium supplement for reef aquariums, supplied in a 50 ml size. It is made for reef keepers who want to maintain a proper potassium level to support neurological functions and nutrient transport in their corals, and to bring out strong pink and red colours.

Key Benefits

• Highly concentrated potassium formula for reef aquariums
• Assists with nutrient transport in soft corals
• Strengthens pink and red coloration in SPS corals
• Supports neurological functions in all corals
• Helps keep potassium at the recommended level of 360-380 mg/l
• Useful for tanks running zeolite-based filtration media, which may lead to potassium deficiency

Why Potassium Matters in a Reef Tank
Using zeolite-based filtration media in your aquarium may lead to potassium deficiency. For this reason, regular and balanced use of Kalium is recommended to maintain a proper level of potassium in your reef system. The recommended potassium level in a reef aquarium is 360-380 mg/l.

How to Use

• Add Kalium to your reef aquarium according to the dosage below.
• Dose regularly and in a balanced way, rather than in occasional large amounts, to keep potassium within the recommended range.
• Take extra care to keep potassium up if you use zeolite-based filtration media.

Dosage

• Add 1 drop of Kalium per 100 L (27 gal) of aquarium water.
• 1 ml of Kalium in 100 l (27 US gal) of water raises the potassium level by 1.86 ppm.

Suitable For

• Reef aquariums housing soft corals
• Reef aquariums housing SPS corals, where pink and red colours are a priority
• Reef systems that use zeolite-based filtration media

Specifications

• Type: highly concentrated potassium supplement
• Recommended potassium level in a reef aquarium: 360-380 mg/l
• Dosage: 1 drop per 100 L (27 gal)
• Potassium increase: 1 ml in 100 l (27 US gal) raises potassium by 1.86 ppm
• Volume: 50 ml (1.7 fl oz)

What's Included

• Potassium supplement for reef aquariums, 50 ml (1.7 fl oz)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much Kalium should I add to my reef tank?
The instructions are to add 1 drop of Kalium per 100 L (27 gal) of aquarium water.

What potassium level should I aim for?
The recommended potassium level in a reef aquarium is 360-380 mg/l.

How much does Kalium raise potassium levels?
1 ml of Kalium in 100 l (27 US gal) of water raises the potassium level by 1.86 ppm.

Why would a tank with zeolite media need extra potassium?
Zeolite-based filtration media may lead to potassium deficiency. Regular, balanced use of Kalium is recommended to maintain a proper potassium level in your reef system.

Which corals benefit from Kalium?
Kalium supports neurological functions in all corals. It also assists with nutrient transport in soft corals and strengthens pink and red coloration in SPS corals.

Is Kalium a freshwater product?
No. It is a marine conditioner made for reef aquariums.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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