{"product_id":"red-sea-coral-colors-c-iron-500ml","title":"Red Sea Coral Colors C Iron 500ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRed Sea Coral Colors C Iron 500ml\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Sea Coral Colors C Iron 500ml\u003c\/strong\u003e is a marine aquarium conditioner that replenishes iron and other essential micro-elements used up by corals. It is aimed at reef keepers who want to support the biochemical processes of soft and SPS corals with a measured, test-based routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplenishes iron and a complex of 8 metals in reef aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports the biochemical processes of corals, particularly soft corals and SPS corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies micro-elements involved in respiration, energy production, chlorophyll and photosynthetic catalysts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe C elements are related to the green\/yellow chroma-proteins in corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with a test-and-adjust routine, so you dose to your tank's measured levels rather than guessing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest the Color Elements and dose each supplement to bring it back to its optimal level. The routine differs for soft corals and SPS corals, so follow the matching schedule below. As your corals grow, or as you add or remove livestock, the uptake of these elements in your aquarium will gradually change. Keep testing and adjusting, and keep a logbook of your weekly measurements and dosages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft corals: weekly dosing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest the Color Elements every week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDose each supplement to replenish it back to the optimal level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSPS corals: daily dosing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure all of the Color Elements are at optimal values.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun the aquarium for 4 days at a stable salinity, compensating for evaporation daily, without adding any supplements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt the end of the 4 days, test the Color Elements and calculate the 4-day dosage of each supplement needed to replenish it back to the optimal level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the 4-day dosage to the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide this 4-day dosage by 4 and use the result as the daily dosage for the next week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter a week of daily dosing, test the Color Elements and calculate the adjusting dosage of each supplement needed to return to optimal levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the adjusting dosage is significantly different from the previous daily dosage, increase or decrease the daily dosage as appropriate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf a specific element measures above its optimal level, wait for the excess to be depleted before restarting daily supplementation with the amended daily dosage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinue testing all of the elements every week and adjust the daily dosages as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMissed a dose: if you miss one or more days of supplementing, add the complete amount you missed. Do not exceed the maximum recommended daily increase for any of the elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine and reef aquariums with soft corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine and reef aquariums with SPS corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef keepers who test their water regularly and keep a dosing logbook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: marine conditioner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplex of 8 metals: iron, manganese, cobalt, copper, aluminium, zinc, chrome and nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain focus: iron, plus the other micro-elements in the complex\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\u003e1 x 500 ml (16.9 fl oz) bottle of marine conditioner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich metals are in this supplement?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a complex of 8 metals: iron, manganese, cobalt, copper, aluminium, zinc, chrome and nickel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it for soft corals or SPS corals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is intended for both, particularly soft and SPS corals. 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