Marine Chemicals and Additives
Elements, coral food, bacteria and pest and disease treatments for reef aquariums.
How to choose?
Advice and care
How to choose reef supplements
A supplement makes sense when a test shows an element is running low.
By the test
Add iodine, potassium or strontium only when a test shows a low level.
Coral nutrition
Amino acids and vitamins support coral growth and colour.
Pests
An aiptasia remover is applied straight onto the anemone.
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What are probiotic bacteria for?
Together with their nutrient solution they help keep nitrate and phosphate low. Dose them regularly as the maker instructs.
Why dip new corals?
A dip helps remove pests and parasites from a coral before they reach the tank.
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Reef aquarium water changes every day: corals, algae and bacteria consume elements, while the protein skimmer and filter media remove some of them. Regular water changes restore much of the balance, but in a fast-growing reef they may not be enough. These products help fill specific gaps and keep the biology balanced.
They fall into several groups: single elements such as iodine, potassium, iron, fluoride and strontium; amino acids and vitamins for corals; nitrifying and probiotic bacteria with their nutrient solution; fish food additives; and treatments for pests and diseases. Nitrifying bacteria are especially useful when starting a new aquarium.
Do not add everything at once or double a dose when results are slow. Introduce one new product at a time to see how the corals respond, and keep a log of doses and test results. Overdosing can trigger an algae outbreak or harm corals.