Coral Calcium
Why is calcium required?
Calcium is a major constituent of calcareous algae, skeletal material of hard
corals and the skeletal needles of soft/leather corals.
Calcium also fulfils many biological functions. These processes result in
depletion of calcium.
Quite often a too low calcium concentration retards growth of corals and
calcareous algae.
NSW (Natural Sea Water) contains 400 - 450 mg/L calcium.
This is also the value we should strive for. For a stable aquarium environment
the fluctuation in calcium content should not be more than approx. 15 mg/L.
About Coral Calcium
We have highly concentrated this supplement. In fact a higher concentration is
impossible to achieve. Each liter contains
approx. 160,000 mg of calcium. You will appreciate this when you consider that
an average aquarium depletes
5-8 mg of calcium per liter, each week.
To avoid an
ionic imbalance, we properly balance the calcium with ions such as sulfate,
chloride, bromide, sodium
and magnesium.
All ingredients are of a pharmaceutical quality or even better. This ensures
that no unwanted elements are added to your valuable aquarium.
Right after you have dosed this supplement the calcium is immediately for the
full 100% available to your corals and other calcium
requiring organisms.
Other requirements
If calcium is depleted because of growth of corals and coralline algae then
supplements such as
Salifert’s KH+pH Buffer and Strontium are also
required. Since they form together with calcium the
major ingredients of shells, coralline algae and the skeletal material of
corals.
Directions:
Shake before use.
Regular maintenance:
Dose 5 ml per 100 liters (25 gallons) once a week or two weeks.
Adjust dosage according to individual requirements (use a calcium test, e.g.,
Salifert’s Calcium Profi-Test). Every 5 ml per 100 liters (25 gallons) will
increase the calcium concentration by approx. 8 mg/L (8 ppm).
Never increase the calcium concentration by more than 50 mg/L a day. Maintain a
calcium concentration of 400 - 450 mg/L.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of contact with eyes rinse with plenty of water. Only for aquarium-hobby use. Not for human consumption (directly or indirectly)!