{"product_id":"red-sea-coral-colors-d-bioactive-elements-500ml","title":"Red Sea Coral Colors D Bioactive Elements 500ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRed Sea Coral Colors D Bioactive Elements 500ml\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Sea Coral Colors D Bioactive Elements\u003c\/strong\u003e is a marine aquarium conditioner that replenishes and maintains optimal levels of 18 trace elements corals need for their metabolic processes. It is designed for reef keepers who test regularly and want to dose soft corals or SPS corals according to measured values. It comes in a single 500 ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplenishes and maintains 18 trace elements essential for the metabolic processes of corals in an aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies a complex of 18 trace elements, selected from all the trace elements found in natural seawater (NSW), that take part in metabolic processes inside a coral's skeleton and soft tissue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe D elements are related to the blue\/purple chroma-proteins in corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports a test-and-adjust routine, so dosing follows what your aquarium actually uses rather than guesswork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHas separate dosing methods for soft corals (weekly) and SPS corals (daily), so each can be dosed in the way that suits it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDosing is based on testing the Color Elements and replenishing each one back to its optimal level. 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These are 18 elements, out of all the trace elements in natural seawater, that take part in metabolic processes inside a coral's skeleton and soft tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I dose it for soft corals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWeekly. Test the Color Elements every week and dose each supplement to bring the elements back to their optimal levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I dose it for SPS corals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStart with all Color Elements at optimal values and run the tank for 4 days at a stable salinity without any supplements, compensating for evaporation daily. Then test, calculate the 4-day dosage and add it. Divide that dosage by 4 for the daily dose over the following week, then test again and adjust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if a test shows an element above the optimal level?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWait for the excess to be depleted before restarting daily supplementation with the amended daily dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should I do if I miss a day of dosing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAdd the complete amount you missed, but do not exceed the maximum recommended daily increase for any of the elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy should I keep a logbook?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nElement uptake changes as corals grow or as you add or remove livestock. 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