{"product_id":"red-sea-reef-foundation-a-calcium","title":"Red Sea Reef Foundation A Calcium","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRed Sea Reef Foundation A Calcium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Sea Reef Foundation A Calcium\u003c\/strong\u003e is a marine reef conditioner that helps maintain optimal calcium levels in coral reef aquariums, supporting healthy coral growth and stable water parameters. It suits reef keepers who test their water regularly and want to replenish calcium to target levels, whether they keep soft, LPS or SPS corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy the Foundation Elements Matter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA successful coral reef aquarium depends on appropriate, stable water parameters, because stability is what corals need to thrive. All the elements found in natural seawater play a part, but a few have a more significant role in overall stability. These are the foundation of the reef environment, and they include three major elements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium (Ca)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium (Mg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBicarbonates (HCO3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether these three have a major effect on water chemistry (pH stability, alkalinity and seawater ionic strength) and on many of the coral's biological processes (skeleton formation, ion exchange and photosynthesis). They complement each other in building the coral skeleton. If they are not available in the correct ratios, one of them will quickly become the limiting factor for healthy coral growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains optimal calcium levels in the reef aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports healthy coral growth and stability in water parameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains calcium, strontium and barium in the ratios found in coral skeleton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable as a liquid or a much more concentrated powder formula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with both weekly and daily supplementing routines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquid: 1 ml will raise the Ca level of 100 liters by 2ppm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowder: 1g will raise the Ca level of 100 liters. The powder formula has a much higher concentration than the liquid Foundation Program, so do not substitute one for the other measure for measure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplementing weekly (soft and LPS corals):\u003c\/strong\u003e Test the foundation elements every week and dose each supplement to replenish them back to the optimal levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplementing daily (SPS and LPS corals):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure all of the foundation elements are at optimal values.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun the aquarium for 4 days at a stable salinity without adding any supplements, compensating for evaporation daily by adding freshwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt the end of the 4 days, test the foundation elements and calculate the 4-day dosage of each supplement needed to replenish them to the optimal levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the 4-day dosage to the system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide the 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 foundation elements again 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, amend (increase or decrease) the daily dosage as appropriate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the measured level of an element is above the optimal level, wait for the excess to be depleted before restarting daily supplementation with the amended daily dosage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep testing all of the elements every week and adjust the daily dosages as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOngoing care:\u003c\/strong\u003e As your corals grow, or as you add or remove livestock, the uptake of the elements in your aquarium will gradually change. Keep a logbook of the weekly measurements and dosages to track these trends. If you miss one or more days of supplementing, add the complete amount that you missed, but 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\u003eCoral reef aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft and LPS corals on a weekly testing and dosing routine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPS and LPS corals on a daily dosing routine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains: calcium, strontium and barium, in the ratios found in coral skeleton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormats: liquid and powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquid dosing: 1 ml raises Ca in 100 liters by 2ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowder dosing: 1g raises the Ca level of 100 liters\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\u003eHow much does the liquid raise calcium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n1 ml of the liquid will raise the Ca level of 100 liters by 2ppm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the powder different from the liquid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe powder formula has a much higher concentration than the liquid Foundation Program. The stated powder dose is 1g to raise the Ca level of 100 liters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I test when keeping soft or LPS corals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTest the foundation elements every week and dose each supplement to replenish them back to the optimal levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I set up daily dosing for SPS and LPS corals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStart with all foundation elements at optimal values, then run the tank for 4 days at stable salinity without supplements. Test, calculate the 4-day dosage and add it. 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